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Annual report of the Adjutant-General of the state of North Carolina for the year ...

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ANNUAL liEPOirr
ADJUTANT GENERAL
STATE OF KOKTH CAROLINA
YEAR 1908
RALEIGH:
E M. UzzELL & Co., State Printers and Binders.
1909.
CONTENTS.
1. Report Adjutunt General.
2. Report Quartermaster General.
3. Report Inspector General.
4. Report Paymaster General.
5. Report Inspector Small Arms Practice.
6. Report Chief of Engineers.
7. Report Surgeon General.
8. Report Commander First Brigade.
9. Report Commander Naval Brigade.
10. Report Commander First Infantry,
n. Report Commander Second Infantry.
12. Report Commander Third Infantry.
13. General Orders Issued.
14. Special Orders Issued.
15. Register National Guard.
ANNUA I ^ RKPORT
ADJUTA]N[T GENERAL.
State of I^orth Carolina,
Adjutant Gkneral's Department,
Ealeigh, December 31, 1908.
The Governor and Commander in Chief,
State of North Carolina.
Sir :—In obedience to law, I have the honor to submit to you
herewith the annual report of this department for the calendar
year 1908.
The National Guard of North Carolina consists of 2,454
officers and men, constituting the land and naval forces. There
are 244 officers and 2,210 enlisted men, including officers of the
general staff, officers of the land forces of the line, and officers
of the naval militia. The total of enlisted men includes both
land and naval forces, hospital corps and detachments, and regi-mental
bands, the aggregate exceeding the number for the pre-ceding
year by 86.
Having had several opportunities to form a fairly accurate
judgment as to the general condition of the Guard, I have no
hesitation in saying that it shows considerable improvement
over what it was in former years. It is armed with the best
pattern of modern rifles, and is amply supplied to make its
equipment suitable for active service in the field. In the matter
of uniforms, very few complaints now reach this office, and
where the proper care has been taken of military clothing,
scarcely anything more is now needed to enable the companies
to make a good appearance. Of course, it is well known that
some companies look more to preservation of uniforms and equip-ment
than others, and from this it necessarily follows that some
companies show up better in public than others. This condition
of affairs naturally brings us to the question of the best means
to adopt to keep our uniforms and equipment always in good
6 Anxuai. Kepokt
shape for immediate use. In this connection it is pertinent to
inquire what is the best plan for enforcing a strict accounta-bility
for military property. The solution of this problem along
practical lines is earnestly desired, and when accomplished Avill
work great good to the Guard.
Three full regiments of infantry, one battery of field artil-lery
and three detachments of hospital corps men form the First
Brigade of land troops. The Naval Brigade is composed of six
divisions of naval militia, organized into two battalions of three
divisions each. The land forces will be augmented early in the
coming year by the addition of a corps of coast artillery con-sisting
of four companies, with a probable total of 16 officers
and 200 enlisted men. The proposed organization of coast
artillery in this State, while a new departure, has been very
strongly urged by the officials of the War Department at Wash-ington,
and will mark an important era in the history of our
Guard. It is not only in the line of military progress, but is
a practical movement that is self-commendatory.
Much was accomplished by the Guard during the year in the
way of encampments and maneuvers. Fourteen companies took
part in seacoast defense exercise for ten days at Fort Caswell
in the month of June, and a great deal of valuable instruction
was received. Eleven companies of the Second Infantry par-ticipated
in maneuvers with troops of the regular army at Chick-amauga,
Ga., for ten days in July.
The First and Third Regiments of Infantry, and Battery A,
Field Artillery, had target practice for eight days each on the
State range at Camp Glenn during the months of July and
August.
On July 16th the Naval Brigade Avas mobilized at Beaufort
and, having embarked on the TJ. S. S. Prairie, was conveyed to
Chesapeake Bay, where for ten days the officers and men of the
brigade were engaged in joint exercises with the U. S. ISTavy.
If actual work is the criterion by which to judge of the effect-iveness
of our land and naval forces, then the State has a body
of men wearing its uniform that can be depended on at all
times. The work done last summer was creditable in the highest
degree to both officers and men of the Guard, and the service
performed was not exceeded by that of any other State under
similar conditions. Having been present at Camp Glenn dur-
Adjutant Genekat.. 7
ing the target practice of First and Third Regiments of Infantry,
and Battery A, Field Artillery, I can and do bear willing testi-mony
to th& faithfnl tour of duty of those organizations. The
records made were satisfactory from every point of view, the
discipline of the camps was good, and the service was performed
carefully and promptly. It is encouraging to note the increased
interest in target practice manifested by the Guard, and there
is every reason to believe that this interest will grow from year
to year. With the additional facilities furnished by the INTa-tional
Government, no possible excuse can be offered for our
failure to push target practice well up to the front and make it
the leading, overshadowing feature of our annual encampments
during the summer months. The installation of gallery practice
outfits in company armories, as is now projected, will provide
schools for teaching the elementary principles, besides proving
a very valuable agency for drawing men to the armories—some-thing
particularly needed to relieve the monotony of business
meetings.
The work done by our State team at Camp Perry, Ohio, last
August was not only disappointing but actually discouraging.
The men all tried very hard to make creditable scores, but it was
almost a foregone conclusion that North Carolina would be very
low down on the list of competing teams, so evident was the lack
of proper, intelligent home training. Our soldiers cannot be-come
efficient marksmen unless their officers teach them the
fundamental principles in their own armories, nor can our offi-cers
qualify themselves as instructors unless they diligently study
the text-books and acquire a knowledge of the art of military
shooting, to the extent, at least, of fitting themselves to be teach-ers.
Most of our men at Camp Perry, through no fault of their
own, were comparatively ignorant of the technicalities involved
in the questions of windage, atmospheric conditions as affecting
the speed of projectiles, and other perplexing propositions en-countered
on the range. A knowledge of these questions, in some
measure at least, must be obtained to enable our men to rise in
the scale of marksmanship, or else we will have to stay "out of
the game" altogether. In this connnection, I recommend that,
if practicable, all three of our infantry regiments participate
in target practice on the State range next summer for not less
than ten days each.
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Only one company failed to measure up to the required stand-ard
in the annual inspections—Company M, Second Infantry,
at Maxton. It was disbanded on the recommendation of the
Inspector General, a new company organized at Wadesboro be-ing
accepted to fill the vacancy. This new organization has
proved to be an efficient body of men, and is a substantial acqui-sition
to the Guard.
On two occasions during the past year the Guard has been
called out to supplement the civil power for the maintenance of
law and order. In March, Company G, Second Infantry, was
ordered to Belhaven to suppress riotous proceedings and put
down lawlessness. In JSTovember, Company B, Third Infantry,
proceeded to Concord to safeguard a prisoner, who was to be
tried for a revolting crime. Company L, First Infantry, was
also on duty at Concord at that time, and rendered material aid
in carrying out the arrangements made to secure a fair trial for
the prisoner.
The reports of the foregoing tours of special duty appear in
another place, and show how important it is to keep our Guard
always ready for immediate service. On the occasions referred
to it was clearly demonstrated that the mere presence of our
citizen soldiery was sufficient to restrain and prevent mob vio-lence���
an unanswerable argument in favor of fostering and
maintaining our militia system on a substantial basis. I feel
that the State cannot do too much for men who are ready and
willing at all times to take up arms to uphold the laws and the
peace of our country.
I recommend that the present appropriation of $16,000 a year
for the Guard be so increased as to provide for the maintenance
of a coast artillery corps of not less than four companies. These
organizations are needed for coast-defense work, and the State
owes it to the National Government to contribute its share to-wards
properly guarding our long line of seacoast in time of
war. I recommend also that an appropriation be made for pay-ing
the enlisted men of the Guard for their attendance upon
company drills. It will not be denied that "the men behind the
guns" deserve more consideration than they have heretofore
received, and it is to be hoped that their services are soon to be
recognized in a way that will indicate some appreciation of the
sacrifices they frequently make for the public good.
Adjutant General. 9
It gives uie pleasure to state that the officers of the several
departments have discharged their respective duties with entire
satisfaction, and are entitled to commendation for their faithful-ness.
The attached reports speak for themselves.
Once more thanking your Excellency for your cordial support
in my official work, and assuring you that you will always be
remembered as one of the best friends the Guard has ever had,
I am, Respectfully yours,
Thos. R. Robertson,
Adjutant General.
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REPORT OF QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
State of N^orth Carolina,
Office of
The Quartermaster General and Chief o"f Ordnance,
Henderson, January 1, 1909.
The Adjutant General,
State of North Carolina.
Raleigh
Sir :•—I have the honor to submit the annual report of the.
operations of the Quartermaster's and Ordnance Departments
for the fiscal year ending !N'ovember ;30, 1908, together with a
statement of receipts and disbursements to date as United States
Disbursing Officer.
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT.
It is gratifying to note that, in accordance with tlie report
of the officer detailed from the army to make the inspection for
this year, the Secretary of War advises that the North Caro-lina
JSTational Guard was found to be uniformed and equipped
in accordance with the requirements of law. By reason of this
the State was allotted its per capita apportionment of the ap-propriation
made by the Act of Congress, May 27, 1908. The
matter of uniforms, arms and equipment has been greatly sim-plified
by this law, as the responsibilities of the Guard in this
respect are, to a great extent, transferred to the War Depart-ment.
The responsibility of the company officers and individ-ual
soldiers is, however, correspondingly increased, in that the
loss of public property is now chargeable to the organization
receiving same, and the replacement of it will be at the expense
of the loser. This, of course, is eminently fair, and will neces-sarily
operate greatly to the disadvantage of careless, incompe-tent
and inefficient officers. After this year the division of the
State's quota of this appropriation should be made upon a
money value per capita basis. This will be necessary to protect
the companies that save their ]:)roperty and impose a sense of
responsibility upon all officers Avho have to account for |iroperty.
Adjutaxt Gexkual. 11
kquitacje.
During thp year wo liavc received from the War Department
tentage sufficient for one regiment. The tents are of the latest
army pattern, and should last for our service for many j'ears.
They arrived after the departure of the Second Kegiment for
Chickamauga, so that none of them were available for that regi-ment,
whose supply was inadequate. Owing to the holding of
two camps at the same time, we were not able to sup])ly either
with a sufficient number of tents.
KKCKII'TS AIV'I) DISBURSEMENTS.
For the first time since the passage of the Dick Bill I am
forced to report a deficit, which is shown in financial state-ment
attached hereto. This was caused by reason of an expense
of $3,700 charged against our appropriation on account of the
Second Regiment encampment at Chickamauga. I shall en-deavor
to have the War Department refund this amount, as I
do not regard it a proper charge against our appropriation,
because the Deputy Disbursing Officer claimed that he was
forced to nuike the payment of three more days than the War
Department had provided for, under pressure from army of-ficers.
He was not authorized to pay for more than eight days'
service. Indeed, our State laAv limits the encampment period
to ten days. Because of this law I fear that we shall lose one
day. Of course, paying for these eleven days Avas the popular
thing to do, but, as might have been expected, was embarrassing
to the State. The Paymaster General advanced the funds out
of his State Guard account, and, having done so in good faith,
he, of course, had to be protected, and I felt honor bound to
reimburse him, Avhich 1 did by check on the United States
Treasury.
CAMP GLENN.
Under General Orders IvTo. 3, I undertook to get the camp
site in condition for use this summer. The camp is prepared
for the accommodation of one regiment, and, with the co-opera-tion
of the Norfolk and Southern Railway Company, I trust to
have it ready for at least one more regiment by the next en-campment.
T will not undertake to deal with the work under
General Orders Xo. 3 in this report, but am preparing for early
12 Annual Report
transmission a complete report on the Camp Glenn develop-ments.
The work is still in progress, and it is my purpose to
push it forward without interruptions.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT.
The State law provides that the Quartermaster General shall
be Chief of Ordnance. This condition has existed since the
organization of the State Guard, and as the work of the two
departments consisted principally in the receiving and issuing
of military supplies, there was no very great reason why one
officer should not control both departments. The law of Con-gress
prescribes that the organization of the Militia or State
Guard shall conform to that of the regular army. In the regu-lar
army the Inspector of Rifle Practice Department does not
exist, but the duties of that office belong to the Ordnance De-partment.
By a proviso in section 3 of the Act of Congress,
approved May 27, 1908, it is enacted
On and after January 21. 1910. the organization, armament and
discipline of the organized militia in the several States and Territo-ries
and the District of Columbia shall be the same as that which is
now or may hereafter be prescribed for the Regular Army of the
United States, subject, in time of peace, to such general exceptions
as may be authorized by the Secretary of War : Provided, that in
peace and war each organized division of militia may have one In-spector
of Small Arms Practice with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
each organized brigade of militia one Inspector of Small Arms Prac-tice
with the rank of Major ; each regiment of infantry or cavalry of
organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice
with the rank of Captain, or engineers or squadron of cavalry of
organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice
with the rank of First Lieutenant.
Under this law and the regulations of the War Department,
the Chief of Ordnance has charge of the Department of Rifle
Practice, and the Inspectors authorized are, in effect, subalterns
in that department, in practically the same manner that a
Regimental Quartermaster is a subaltern to the Quartermaster
General.
In view of the new developments, and by reason of the fact
that the duties of the Quartermaster General are noAv sufficient
for practical pur])oses, I respectfully recommend that the Legis-lature
be requested to detach the Ordnance from the Quarter-
Adjutant General. 13
master's DepartnuMit, iuid assign to the Ordnance Department
the duties now belonging to the Rifle Practice Department.
The abolition of the Rifle Practice Department would follow,
of course.
The Chief of Ordnance should be thoroughly conversant with
the duties required in developing and in promoting rifle prac-tice,
and these duties being entirely foreign to those of the
Quartermaster's Department, I can see no reason for holding
the Ordnance and Quartermaster's Departments together.
There are, doubtless, in the State Guard men capable of
learning and teaching the important work of rifle practice, but
under the present system we have not succeeded in producing
the man, neither do 1 think this can be done without a change
in the law. Until the present time neither the Ordnance nor
the Inspector of Rifle Practice Departments were considered
of any special importance, but, under existing laws and regu-lations,
the Ordnance Department is of the greatest importance,
for under its management the future of the Guard is largely
entrusted.
GAI.LEKY PRACTICE.
As Chief of Ordnance it was incumbent upon me to take
immediate action in rescuing the Guard from what appeared
to be a distressing situation in the matter of rifle practice.
To this end I sought the advice of officers who were competent
to advise the steps I should take to bring about a change of
conditions. Following their advice, I requested a supply of
indoor practice outfits, and, in the near future, hope to place
at the disposal of each company in our Guard the facilities
offered by other States that have been successful in this work.
It was thought at first that twenty gallery outfits would be
sufficient to satisfy the demands, but since the matter has been
brought to the attention of the companies, they are so much
interested it is now decided that each company should be sup-plied
with a complete gallery outfit.
Respectfully submitted,
Francis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance
and United fifafes Dish\iyftiii(i Office)- of No7-tJi Carolina.
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL
FRANCIS A. MACON, DISBURSING OFFICER OF NORTH CAROLINA NA-TIONAL
GUARD, FROM DECEMBER 1, 1907, TO JANUARY 5, 1909.
Dec. 1.
Feb. 4.
April 30.
June 9.
June 12.
June 24.
July 22.
Aug. 17.
Sept. 8.
Dec. 10.
Dec. 30.
Total
To balance this date
To War Department, warrant No. 17140-
To War Department, warrant No. 25788-
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 259 -
To War Department, warrant No. 30375-
To War Department, warrant No. 31620-
To War Department, warrant No. 1961 --
To War Department, warrant No. 4373-
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 449
—
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 665-—
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 702-—
Disbursements.
1907.
December -
1908.
January—
February --
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Dec. and Jan.
Total
P. R.
Practice.
7.45
691.75
970.22
88.50
30.00
610.73
223. 84
349.85
605.03
732. 32
30.00
21,339.69
Pay.
Transpor-tation.
$ 13.33 I $-
6.611.14
8,371.27
2,317.11
17,367,55
5,007.55
5, 115. 07
10, 142. 62
Subsist-ence.
2,827.06
2,827.06
$ 3, 392. 41
3,509.34
500.00
68.15
805. 65
2,000.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
20.05
671.68
4,443.39
Inci-dentals.
3,721.
3,733.75
$ 55,410.67
55,410.67
Outstanding bills. $5,790.09.
Adjutani' Ge.N'KKAI-.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
State of North Carolina,
Office of Inspector General,
Waynesville, ]Sr. C, December 1, 1908.
General Thomas R. Robertson,
Adjutant General, N. C. N. G.,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—In compliance with tlip law and regulations govern-ing
the North Carolina National Guard, I have the honor to
submit my report of the inspection of the Guard for the year
ending December 1, 1908.
In obedience to General Orders No. 2, dated Office of Adju-tant
General, Raleigh, N. C, February 1, 1908, the inspection
of the National Guard of North Carolina for the year 1908
was made during the months of March and April, at the sta-tions
and on the dates indicated in said orders.
I proceeded with the inspection, beginning with Company
B, Second Infantry, Raleigh, North Carolina, Mrach 2d, fin-ishing
with Company H, First Infantry, Waynesville, North
Carolina, April 13th. Captain A. H. Huguet, Seventeenth
Infantry, U. S. A.., accompanied me, making the inspection
for the United States, as required under the provisions of the
law governing the militia of the State.
Detailed reports have already been forwarded to your de-partment.
The following shows results of inspection, giving
number present and absent:
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SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIRST REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C.
N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Colonel J. T. Gardner, Commanding.
Subdivisions.
Field. Staflf and N. C. Staff —
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M
5
34
41
41
44
35
41
37
42
42
40
39
38
Absent.
Present and
Absent.
5
42
42
43
47
42
47
43
44
42
44
42
40
20
45
45
47
51
45
50
46
47
45
47
45
42
Adjutant Geneeal. 17
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE SECOND REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C.
N. G.. AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Colonel H. C. Bragaw, Commanding.
Subdivisions.
Field, Staff and N. C. Staff ���
-
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M*
Present.
5
40
42
45
47
58
37
43
50
40
41
37
15
Absent. Present and
Absent.
5
40
42
55
47
58
46
44
57
43
46
40
45
19
43
•45
58
50
61
49
'47
60
46
49
43
48
*Di3bandment recommended.
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SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE THIRD REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C.
N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Colonel J. N. Craig, Commanding.
Subdivisions.
Present.
Field, Staff and N. C. Staff
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M
5
41
57
44
36
43
49
35
33
36
53
38
36
Absent.
Present and
Absent.
20
51
65
51
45
50
52
43
43
46
58
47
43
Adjutant General. 19
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIELD ARTILLERY, N. C. N. G.. AT
THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Captain M. W. Williams, Commanding.
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I regret very much that it was again necessary for me to
recommend the disbandraent of Company M, Second Infantry,
at Maxton, ^. C, but owing to the lack of interest and the
disregard for discipline and care of property, it would be a
waste of money, as well as useless, to try to keep such an organi-zation
in the Guard.
I noticed marked improvement in the entire Guard in many
things over last year, especially as to the care of property, but
there are a few organizations that are still very careless and
indifferent as to how they look after government property. I
want to renew what I said in my last report, that more atten-tion
be paid to rifle practice and that the soldier be instructed
in the proper method of aiming and firing.
In regard to the conduct on the range, I recommend that no
company be allowed to shoot service ammunition until a care-ful
inspection by a competent officer has shown that said com-pany
had received the proper preliminary training. It is an
inexcusable waste for men to shoot away good ammunition
without the possibility of their profiting by it. If the soldier
has not been taught the rudimentary principles and been put
through a course of gallery practice, his range firing is value-less
to him and to the State.
Companies composed of such men should be given gallery
practice and position and aiming drill by competent officers
while at camps. Possibly they could be brought to such pro-ficiency
as to be put on the short ranges during the latter part
of the encampment.
The Regular Army has evolved a complete and efficient sys-tem
of property accounting. Our Guard should put it in
operation immediately. The advantage of so doing would be
twofold. First, it would arrest the wanton destruction of prop-erty;
second, it would teach our officers and men the methods
which they would have to adopt in active service, l^ot only
should our organization conform to that of the Regular Army,
but our business methods should do so as far as possible. This
would relieve our officers and men of much embarrassment and
inconvenience when called into active service and add greatly
to their efficiency.
.Vdjutant Genekal. 21
To the officers of the ISTational Guard of North Carolina
I am under many obligations for courtesies and kindness shown
me during my tour of inspection. I am also under obligations
to Captain A. H. Huguet, U. S. A., for much valuable informa-tion
and assistance.
Very respectfully, Thos. Stringfield,
Col. and Insp. Gen., N. C. N. G.
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REPORT OF PAYMASTER GENERAL.
State of ISTorth Carolina,
Office of Paymaster General,
Clinton, N. c., JsTovember 30, 1908.
The Adjutant General, State of ISTorth Carolina,
BaJeigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the houor of subinitting herewith the report of
this department for the fiscal year ending November 30, 190S.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand last report. Nov. 30, 1907 $ 9.883.0U
State of X. C, annnal appropriation, 1908 16,000.00
.$2."').SS3.00
DISBURSEMENTS.
Companies, bands and divisions
First Infantry Companies .$ 3.000.00
Second Infantry Companies 2.937.50
Third Infantry Companies 2.87o.OO
First Infantry Band 2.50.00
Second Infantry Band 2.50.00
Third Infantry Band 250.00
First Battery Field Artillery 250.00
Divisions Naval Brigade 1,500.00
.$11,312.50
Brigade and regimental headquarters, and
company, division and corps commander.s
Brigade Commander Fir.st Brigade $ 300.00
Commander First Infantry 300.00
Commander Second Infantry 300.00
Commander Third Infantry ?.00.(M)
Commander Naval Brigade ;>00.0O
Company Commanders First Infantry (ioo.oo
Company Commanders Second Infantry 575.0(i
Company Connnanders Tiiird Infantry OOO.Od
Commander First Battery Field Artillery .".o.oo
Division Connnanders Naval Bi'igade ."'.OO.Oit
Division Coninianders IIosi)ital Corps 75.00
,$ 3.700.00
Adjutant General. 23
Adjutant General's Department
Colonel Alfred Williams. A. A. G.. clerical serv-ices
$ 249.07
Lieutenant Colonel H. L. Leinst«"r. A. A. G., cler-ical
services t>49.1)(i
Miss Lillian M. Thompson, stenom-aplier to Ad-jutant
(ieneral 300.00
Miss Magdalene Laudis. clerical services lOO.OO
Wavnesville Bookstore 99.90
$ 999.83
Qnarternia.ster (General's Department
General Francis A. Macon, salary one year.....*? 499.92
Miss Magdalene Landis, stenographer to Quar-termaster
General 205.04
$ 764.96
Paymaster General's Department:
Colonel Geo. L. Peterson, salary one year $ 499.92
$ 499.92
ISiu-geon (Jeneral's Department
Charlotte Division Hospital Corps $ 75.00
Clinton Division Hospital Corps 75.00
Reidsville Division Hospital Corps 75.00
$ 225.00
Encampment expenses
Capt. T. C. Daniels, account Special Order No.
15. A. G. O. C. S •$ •200.0<1
$ 200.00
Miscellaneous
General Francis A. :Macon, Quartermaster Gen-eral,
account Special Orders No. 35. A. G. O.
C. S., for improvement of Camp Glenn, out of
funds previously received from (Quartermas-ter
General's Department •$ 500.00
Waynesville Bookstore, account Special Orders
No. 18. A. G. O. C. S 89.10
C. S. Pritchard. painting First Battalion Field
Artillery 60.00
$ 649.10
Total disbursements .$18,351.31
Balance on hand November 30. 1908 7,531.69
Receipts from all sources $25,883.00
Very respectfully, Geo. L. Peterson,
Pai/iiiastrr (Inirral. \. (\ y. G.
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Raleigh, N. C, December 1, 190S.
The Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C.
Sib:—In obedience to Special Orders No. 76, A. G. O., dated Ra-leigh,
N. C, November 28, 1908, I proceeded to Clinton, N. C, Novem-ber
30th, and audited the books of Col. George L. Peterson, Paymas-ter
General.
I enclose herewith statement of receipts and disbursements, and
certificate copy of amount in bank November 30, 1908.
The Paymaster General complains that Special Orders No. 5, para-graph
2, A. G. O., January 22, 1908, and Special Orders No. 35, A. G.
O., paragraph 2, May 27, 1908, have not been complied with.
I wish to add that I found the books and vouchers of the Paymas-ter
General clean, clear and correct.
Respectfully, R. L. Leinster,
Lieut. Col. and Assistant Adjutant General, N. C. N. G.
The Bank of Clinton,
Clinton, N. C, November 30, 1908.
To Whom it May Concern:
There is deposited in this bank to the credit of George L. Peterson,
Paymaster General of the N. C. N. G.. the sum of seventy-five hundred
thirty-one dollars and sixty-nine cents ($7,531.69).
H. McKinnon,
Cashier.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SMALL ARMS PRACTICE.
State of j^orth Caeolhsta,
Office of
The Inspector of Small Arms Practici';,
Franklinton, N. C, December 19, 1908.
The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina,
Raleigh.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report and
recommendations of this department.
On the first of the year the Quartermaster General's Depart-ment
assumed control of the State rifle range with its entire
equipment, and I most respectfully refer you to that depart-ment
for a detailed report.
Acting under Special Order JSTo. 47, I proceeded to Camp
Glenn on July 18th as Chief Eange Officer for target practice
of the First Eegiment, Third Eegiment, detail of 24 men from
the Second Regiment, and Battery A, Field Artillery. The
range was in a state of confusion, having been remodeled since
last year, and in an incomplete condition. The abutments and
firing points had been moved about fifty feet at a great expense
with nothing gained as to location. The outlet drainage point
of the pit remains the same. The targets are not as visible
from the mid and long ranges as before. This change I con-sider,
Avith other experienced officers, a mistake.
Owing to the unpreparedness it required two days to install
frames, targets, danger flags, establish firing points and to equip
the range for target practice.
This, together with inexperienced men in the pit as markers
and scorers who had to be instructed fully as to their work,
delayed the practice of the First Regiment.
Both regiments and the battery showed great interest and
enthusiasm and made fine scores as prescribed in Special Course
"C."
Major T. R. Orrell, of this department, was on duty at the
target practice of the First Regiment, and his experience and
ability Avere of great assistance and value to the work. His
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report is embodied herein. The score cards of the entire prac-tice
were delivered to Lieutenant Colonels Leinster and Bristol,
Statistical Officers, and I respectfull}" refer you to their report.
Better results might have been obtained had the detailed pro-gram
of the target practice been explained to the officers who
were to conduct same a few days in advance of the arrival of
the participating commands, and the officers should have been
ordered to the range prior to the troops. This was doubly
urgent on account of the incomplete condition of the range,
Avhich will be a great credit to the State when finished. I beg
to make the following suggestions and recommendations
First. That an experienced and fully qualified officer from
this department, authorized to make necessary purchases, be
ordered to report at the range several days prior to any target
practice in order that same nuiy be jn-epared for the troops on
arrival.
Second. I strongly recommend that the North Carolina teams
attending Camp Perry be detailed for special duty on the range
during the next encampment.
Third. The complete equipment of armories with galleries
conforming with the ideas of the War Department.
Fourth. That the State encourage a legitimate and abundant
use of ammunition, aid and promote competitions between com-
])anies, battalions and regiments.
Fifth. That the State encourage and assist in the establish-ment
of outdoor ranges of from 200 to 500 yards for each com-
])any, where practicable, supplying each company with one
Aiken target complete or a suitable target of this type.
Sixth. That a general order be issued company commanders
requiring a certain number of drills during the year to be
devoted to instructions in marksmanship. The sighting and
aiming drills should be most diligently practiced and the soldier
made as familiar as possible with details of rifle shooting.
The North Carolina Kifle Team to the National Competition
Shoot was selected by Captain Dwyer, IT. S. A., and captained
to Camp Perry and return by General Thos. R. Robertson and
I respectfully refer you to his report for the team record, etc.
On August 9th I was ordered to Camp Perry, Ohio, as North
Ai).nrAxr (1k.\ki;ai,. 27
Carolina Range Officer and spent twenty instructive days serv-ing
practically every team in the Union, under the command
of Colonel R. K. Evans, IT. S. A., Executive Officer, and Majoi-
J. T. Dickman, Thirteenth Cavalry, Chief Range Officer. These
officers were well pleased with my services and requested that
I return to the National Competition Shoot for same duty next
season. Very respectfully,
W. L. McGhee,
Vol. (tiid lii.^it. .s'/;/(^// Arms Practice, N. V. .V. G.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.
Winston-Salem, JST. C, December 1, 1908.
The Adjutant Genekal, jST. C. N". G.,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the
year 1908, as follows
In pursuance with your instructions, I accompanied Quarter-master
General Francis A. Macon on a visit to Morehead City
and Camp Glenn, March 23d and 24th, to take preliminary
steps in the matter of an improvised water supply and other
improvements looking toward the development of the camp
site to a suitable condition for the quartering of troops when
engaged in rifle practice on the range, and otherwise in regular
encampment.
My advice relative to an improved and permanent water
supply was transmitted to you under date of February 15th,
in response to your letter of February 14th. My recommenda-tion
being that the water supply should be obtained from driven
wells suitably located, the water to be pumped to an elevated
tank and delivered by gravity through suitable pipes to the
various company streets, and to the sundry buildings contem-plated
in the plans for the ultimate development of the camp
site, and to suitable points of convenience on the rifle range, all
as more fully set forth in my letter, as follows
General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General, RaleU/h, N. C.
Sir :—I am in receipt of yours of February 14th, requesting in-formation
as to my judgment and opinion relative to obtaining au
ample supply of potable and wholesome water for the use of Camp
Glenn. Replying thereto, I have the honor to reaffirm my recom-mendations
contained in my annual report, made to you under date of
December 31, lOOG, ns follows, viz.
"For a permanent water supply I would recommend that wells be
driven on the rear side of the property comprising the camp site, at as
remote a point as practicable from where the tents are pitched, and
that the water be pumped to an elevated tank and ])iped from it to
tlie various parts of the camp site where it may be needed, and that
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the use of driven wells in the immediate vicrnity of where the tents
are pitched, and the spring used during the last encampment as drink-ing
watei', should all be discontinued, as all these are quite liable to
contamination and dangerous to the heallh of the troops when used
as drinking water."
Further, in relation thereto, would advise that I am unable to say
how many wells might be required to give a sufficient supply, but I
feel assured that the water obtained from such wells would be excep-tionally
satisfactory and wholesome in quality, and that a sufficient
quantity could thus be secured.
Replying to your inquiry as to how the water could best be deliv-ered
to an elevated tank, would advise as follows, viz. : Should elec-tric
energy be made available to the camp site from the Morehead
nmnicipal plant, an electric motor drive would be the simplest to
operate, and. at reasonable rates for current, would be economic.
Next in point of economj^ would be the use of a gas engine, but I am
ai)prehensive that it would be difficult to find among the troops a man
who would be able to put such an engine in operation after a long
period of standing idle between encampments; so it is my opinion
that, in the event electrical energy cannot be secured, a small boiler
and steam pump would be the best solution.
As to whether the tank and tower should be of wood or iron, would
advise that iron would be very much more durable, if projierly pro-tected
by a coat of paint eaeh year to prevent deterioration due to the
salt atmosphere. A wooden tower and tank could be built with very
much less cost, and would probably not have to be renewed in seven
or ten years.
Trusting that the above covers the information desired, and await-ing
your further instructions, I liave the honor to be.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) J. L. Ludlow,
Colonel and Chief of Engineers.
Under Special Orders J^o. 3, authorizing the Quartermaster
General to call to his assistance the officers of the General Staff
in his work of preparing Camp Glenn and the rifle range for
rifle practice and the quartering of troops, and in response to
such a call for assistance by the Quartermaster General under
date of March 10th, it was my pleasure and privilege to render
service as follows
In company Avith the Quartermaster General I investigated
the surroundings of Camp Glenn with a view of finding a more
suitable site for the rifle range of sufficient area for separate
targets for the different ranges of firing lines, but this investi-
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gation failed of successful results, and it is my judgment that
the best available site for the rifle range is the one now in use.
Under my direction a topographical survey was made of the
entire grounds, and plans have been prepared for the quarter-ing
of troops, including seven drawings, as follows
Drawing ISTo. 1183 is a general plan of the rifle range and
quarters for troops. This drawing indicates the most suitable
plan of subdivision of the available space, with allotments of
space for the rifle range, parade grounds, three regiments of
troops, one battery, hospital corps, corral, garbage crematory,
streets, avenues, etc. It also indicates the location of the driven
wells for a water supply, the waterworks pumping station,
tower and tank, the distribution pipe system to the rifle range,
mess halls, bath houses, latrines, yard hydrants for each com-pany
street, and other points of convenience in the camp
grounds. It also indicates the location of the sewerage system
with connection to all the mess-hall kitchens, and to the latrines
and other buildings where sewerage connections are reqiiired;
also the location of the seAverage receiving basin, where the
sewage is collected between tides to be discharged on the ebb
tide, that any fouling or other disagreeable conditions on the
water front of the camp and the bathing grounds may be pre-vented.
It also indicates the location for one storage warehouse,
three regimental mess halls, one battery mess hall, one hospital
mess hall, three regimental oflicers' mess halls, one hospital
building, one general oflicers' headquarters building, one revicAv-ing
stand, two bath houses for oflicers and enlisted men, and tAvo
latrines for oflicers and enlisted men.
DraAving ISTo. 1184, shoAA^ng in detail Avith cuts and fills the
plan for grading the grounds contained in the parade grounds,
and in space allotments for the three regiments and the battery,
the streets, avenues, etc.
Drawing No. 1185, shoAving the detail plans for the Quarter-master's
storage warehouse.
Drawing No. 1186, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental
mess halls and the battery mess hall.
Drawing No. 1187, shoAving the detail plans for the general
and brigade headquarters.
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Drawing No. 1188, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental
officers' mess halls and one hospital mess hall.
Drawing Xo. 1189, showing detail plans for the hospital,
with provision for quarters for the Surgeon General and two
Assistant Surgeons, dispensary, and a ward to aceommodate
twenty-five cots, and an attached kitchen.
With the view of keeping the cost down to the lowest possible
limit consistent with substantial and durable construction to
withstand the high winds and otherwise severe weather, ele-ments
that frequently obtain on the coast, it has been my pur-pose
to make all the buildings as small as practicable to fully
meet the requirements of satisfactory occupancy during en-campments.
Nevertheless, it was found that some of the build-ings
were of necessity large and expensive to erect.
The storage warehouse was designed to meet the require-ments
as prescribed by Quartermaster General Macon. It is a
large and commodious building, with convenient arrangements
for unloading and handling supplies during encampments, and
for the storage of the camp property ad interitn.
The regimental mess halls are of capacity to accommodate
twelve full companies of troops and a band. Each company
table is provided Avith its separate kitchen, which is fully
screened and fitted with water and sewer connections to the
sinks. The buildings are strong and substantial, and are pro-vided
with open sides to be covered by cheap temporary fly
screens throughout during the period of encampment.
Blue prints of all the above plans and drawings are furnished
you herewith as a part of this report.
In the preparation of the plans for the permanent develop-ment
of the camp site to acconmiodate the quartering of three
full regiments and one battery of troops at the same time, it
was found that the area of the grounds was not sufficient to giA'e
as much space to each regiment as might seem desirable and,
at the same time, preserve intact the open space between the
railroad and the rifle range to be used as a parade groimd, and
to locate the hospital site, mess halls, etc., so as to meet the
full requirements of convenience and satisfactory service. Hoav-ever,
as the plans are prepared, it is my judgment that enough
space has been allotted to each regiment to fully meet the
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requirements for healthfulness and convenience, and at the
same time give the hospital site the reasonable degree of iso-lation
that is desirable, and further, to preserve the narrow
wooded bluff overlooking the Sound for uses of a park space
and lounging ground for the troops when relieved from active
duty.
With the installation of the complete water supply, and a
sewerage system with standard IT. S. Army latrines, and fur-ther,
owing to the short period of continuous occupancy, the
space allotments for the regiments is considered to be much
less objectionable than w^ould otherwise be the case, if, indeed,
it does not entirely eliminate any reasonable objection whatever
to the degree that the allotment is contracted in the plans as
prepared.
In response to your Special Order iSTo. 58, instructing me to
visit Camp Glenn and inspect the waterworks and sewerage
system as it has been installed, and to report to the Quarter-master
General the result of my inspection, I performed this
service on the 8th and 9th of August and submitted my report
under date of August 18th, as follows:
General Francis A. Macon, Qitartcrmastcr General,
Henderson, N. C.
Sir :—In obedience to Special Orders No. 58 of Thomas R. Robert-sou,
Adjutant General, N. C. N. G., I have the honor to report a visit
to Camp Glenn on the 8th and 9th lust., and an inspection of the water
supply and sewerage system recently installed in connection with the
rifle range and quarters for troops.
WATER SrPl'LY.
The water supply appears to have been installed in practical accord-ance
with the plans which I prepared and submitted to you some time
ago, and further appears to have fully met the requirements of the
troops that have recently been quartered at Camp Glenn.
There are some slight details in connecting up the pump to the wells
that should be corrected, viz., the goose-neck connections at the top
of the wells should be removed and the well pipes should be connected
direct to the pumps, with a slightly descending grade from the pump
to the connections with the well heads, even though the well head is
thereby placed slightly below the ground level. In each of the leads
from the four wells to the pump there should be set a gate valve or
stop cock, so that each well can be isolated from the remainder of the
group and tested out for available quantity by means of the ]nnnp.
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There appears to be a slislit doubt as to whether or not the four
wells that have been installed may be capable of furnishing; sutlicient
water when the entire State Guard shall be in camp at the same time.
But with the arranicement above suggested for the test of the wells
this matter can be definitely determined at very small trouble and
expense, and additional wells can be bored, should the yield from the
present group of four wells prove to be inadequate.
The pump at present installed has a capacity of thirty-five gallons
per capita per day, with 2,000 in camp, which is thought to be suffi-cient
for all reasonable requirements. However, for absolute assur-ance
to meet the extreme requirements of shower baths and other
uses to which the water can be advantageously used, and to insure a
continuance of the supply, regai'dless of any mishap to the pump, it
is thought advisable that a duplicate pump be installed and connected
up to the present steam boiler, which is of ample capacity for the two
pumps, with the conditons under which the plant is operated, and this
duplicate pump installation is therefore recommended.
SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
The sewerage system appears, from surface indications and from
what view it was practicable to obtain of the operation, to have been
constructed in substantial accordance with the plans heretofore pre-pared
for you, and, as far as could be learned, it has given very satis-factory
service during the recent encampment. The latrines that have
been installed in connection with the sewerage system appear to have
been a great improvement over the former conditions and quite satis-factory
in operation.
I was advised by Mr. Barrow, whom you had in charge of the
sewerage construction, that, owing to his inability to secure 8-inch
sewer pipe in time to have the plant ready for the use of the recent
encampment, a G-inch pipe was substituted for this size from the junc-tion
of the outlet from the latrines used by enlisted men to the sewage
collecting basin. This has given some trouble, by reason of becoming
stopped up. It is probable that this trouble may recur, and it is my
judgment that, before another encampment, this short stretch of pipe
should be taken up and relaid with the proper size, and a suitable
mesh screen be placed at the upper end of it, in the manhole near the
latrine for enlisted men, and Is so recommended.
The sewage-collecting basin appears to have been well and substan-tially
constructed, in spite of the troublesome conditions that were
encountered ; but my plans for storing the sewage during the incoming
tide, and discharge at the outgoing tide, seem not to have been fully
understood. To accomplish this it is necessary that a gate valve of
some type should be installed on the outlet of the collecting basin, to
be opened and closed by hand upon each ebb and flood tide while the
sewerage system is in use, and it is recommended that this be done
before the system is again put in use.
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Having no representative present during the construction of this
worii, I am unable to advise authoritatively as to the character of the
construction, except as a result of inquiry made of the foreman who
had the work in charge. From descriptions given, and reidies given to
my inquiries as to the conditions found in the execution of the work
and the care taken to meet them, and the means and methods taken
to secure proper construction, it appears that the work was substan-tially
and carefully executed.
Very respectfully, (Signed) J. li. Ludlow,
Colonel and Chief of EmjUivcrs. X. C. ISl. G.
The conditions that obtained during the encanipnient of this
year, since the installation of the water supply and sewerage
system, with the standard army latrines in use, was in marked
contrast with similar conditions of former encampments; and
the improvement in the comfort and healthfulness of the troops
and the general sanitary conditions of the camp by reason of
these improvements was very manifest and substantial.
When the grounds shall have been graded as planned, and
a growth of turf developed, and when the several buildings that
have been designed shall have been erected, the camp will pre-sent
a very pleasing and attractive appearance. It will then
be well equipped for the quartering of the entire liational
Guard of the State, as organized at present, with suitable con-ditions
for the health and comfort of the officers and enlisted
men; and for the proper and satisfactory service and training
that it is intended to accomplish in developing and maintaining
the military forces in a high state of efficiency. And I would
earnestly recommend that the complete development of the
camp as planned should be acc'omplished as rapidly and as soon
as practicable.
Very respectfully, J. L. Ludlow,
Colonel Engineers, N. C. N. O.
Adjutant Genkkai.. Ji5
REPORT OF SURGEON.
AsHEviLLE, N". C, August 17, 1908.
Col. Robert S. Young,
Surgeon General, N. C. N. G.,
Concord, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to respectfully submit the following
report in entirety of the Charlotte detachment of the First
Kegimcnt, on route to and from rifle range and in camp at
(\uiip Glenn, in July, 1908:
I accompanied special troop train from Asheville to Camp
Glenn, leaving x\sheville at 12 :01 A. M., July 18th. On board
the train were companies H, F, K, and the First Regiment
Band. En route we took on Companies E, B, L, M, C, and 1,
arriving at Camp Glenn, near Morehead City, July 18th at
6 P. M., no casualties en route.
Captain B. J. Witherspoon, with the Hospital Corps, had
pitched tents, and the hospital was in readiness for receiving
and caring for patients on arrival of special troop train from
the west.
The hospital was located in the open field just southeast from
the regiment. The location aiforded a good breeze, lessening
the number of mosquitoes. Medical supplies were poor and
insufficient, and we were compelled to purchase some medicines
from the Morehead City Drug Company.
The food was abundant, of good quality, and well cooked.
The drinking water was obtained from artesian wells located
north of the railroad track hear the rifle range. It was pumped
up into a wooden reservoir and was distributed through pipes
to the company streets, to the lavatories and baths. The water
was plentiful and of good quality.
There was an unusual amount of constipation among the
men, and, not having any knowledge of the analysis of the
water, I am not prepared to say that the water was responsible
for this condition.
The bathing facilities were excellent, and the new bath honses
with shower baths added much to the comfort of the regiment.
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The officers' lavatory was located near the edge of the sound
among the trees, and the enlisted men's lavatory was located
near the sound in the open, toward Morehead City. These
lavatories were flushed by an automatic process and a detail
was kept at each place, also a man was employed to look after
the sanitary condition, to prevent rolls of paper and other
foreign substances from blocking the sewer.
Every comfort necessary was supplied the troops en route
and in camp. The sanitary condition of the camp was good.
Two daily inspections were made by a medical officer. Camp
streets were policed by the respective companies every morning.
Officers and men present were Major Eugene B. Glenn, Cap-tain
B. J. Witherspoon, First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter,
Sergeants C. D. Ross and O. F. Alexander ; First Class Privates
"W. A. Pritchett, W. B. Huntington and G. W. Dunn, privates
F. H. Ross, F. R. Cochran and W. C. Kirby.
The health of the men at Camp Glenn Avas excellent. Those
who reported at the hospital came principally for treatment
of the following complaints : constipation, sunburn, mosquito
bites, and injured feet that they had gotten while bathing in
Bogue Sound. The average number of patients in the hospital
Avas two each day. July 19th there were 18 reported at the
hospital on sick call; July 20th, 33; July sLt, 23; July 22d,
26; July 23d, 11. Private J. C. McCall, Company I, was sent
home with a detail, suffering from an infectious conjunctivitis,
which developed before he entered camp.
Private R. F. White, Company F, was seized with an attack
of recurrent appendicitis about midnight of the 23d. He was
brought to Asheville in drawing-room of Pullman attached to
special troop train, and arrived in Asheville at 4 P. M., July
25th, accompanied by the chief medical officer and First Class
Sergeant F. L. Carpenter. He was taken direct from the train
to a hospital and operated on about 9 A. M. The appendix
had ruptured and the patient was suffering from a general
septic peritonitis. He is now well on the road to recovery.
We broke camp at Camp Glenn July 24th, and left on
special troop train accompanied by the chief medical officer
and First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter, and arrived in Ashe-ville
at 4 P. M., July 2,5th. There wei-e no casualties en route,
Adjutant Genekal. 37
except, while the train was passing through New Bern, a pri-vate
was struck in the face by a bottle, thrown by some citizen
on the outside without provocation, inflicting painful but not
serious wounds.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
First. That the spring on the edge of the sound in the camp
ground, which was used during the last and present encamp-ments,
should be condemned, as it is liable to dangerous con-tamination,
therefore dangerous to the health of the troops.
Second. That the camp site be graded and sodded with grass
in the early fall or winter. This will make it less inconvenient
to the men in walking, and also lessen the enormous amount of
dust constantly in the air when a breeze is stirring.
Third. That permanent roadways should be constructed
which will enable all heavy hauling to be done between the
regimental headquarters without cutting up the company
streets.
Fourth. That suitable racks be placed in the various water-closets,
so that they may hold the rolls of paper and prevent
them from falling into the sewerage, thus blocking the pipes
and that a detail be kept constantly on duty at the baths and
water-closets to look after the sanitation.
Fifth. That the camp grounds be enclosed by a wire fence to
prevent hogs from roaming over the camp grounds and upset-ting
the slops around the companies' kitchens, as well as doing
other mischief to the grounds.
Sixth. That the hog lot beyond the railroad, near the rifle
range, be declared unsanitary and injurious to public health.
Srventh.—That Bogue Sound, between the tAvo piers opposite
the camp ground, be cleared of oyster shells in the early fall
or winter at low tide, and all sticks or brush, or anything on
which oysters can spore, be cleared away, so as to lessen the
dangerous and severe cuts of the soldiers' feet while bathing.
Eighth. That all the shrubbery should be cleared out between
the camp and rifle range, extending out as far as the rifle pit,
so as to permit a breeze from the sound and lessen the intense
heat on the range, thereby adding to the comfort and health
of the men.
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Ninth. I also recommend that the grove of trees near the
soniid should be removed down to a distance of twenty or
thirty feet of the embankment of the sound, and that the re-maining
ones be trimmed up properly, so as to permit free
access of the ocean breeze to the camp grounds and destroy the
harbor for mosquitoes and add comfort to the entire camp
ground.
Tenth. I also recommend that all the hospital supplies and
all medicines be returned to the proper authority for a fresh
supply. The present supply is old and has become very unre-liable,
and some parts of the perishable supplies and medicines
have been exhausted and should be replaced.
Respectfully, Eugene B. Glenn,
Mujor and Siirticoii. X. (J. N. G.
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REPORT OF BRIGADE COMMANDER.
Headquarters First Brigade, N". C. N. G.,
Statesville, IST. C, December 31, 1908.
The Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I herewith make report of the First Brigade for the
year 1908.
The strength of the brigade is as follows : Three regiments
of infantry, one battery of field artillery. The regiments have
twelve companies and a band each, averaging in strength 600
officers and men ; the field battery, 65 officers and men. Total,
1,860 officers and men. The enlisted strength has been increased
since last report about 100 men.
The arms of the troops have been changed during the year,
the Krag-Jorgensen rifle being exchanged for the Springfield rifle,
model 1903. The First Battery, Field Artillery, is equipped
with four breech-loading rifles, caliber 3.2, model 1897, with
the necessary carriages, limbers, caissons, artillery store and
forage and battery wagons, the necessary harness, saddles, re-volvers
and sabers. The clothing of the troops consists of the
summer khaki and the service blue uniform. The khaki cloth-ing
in the possession of some of the companies is well worn
by long usage, and a great many of the companies are short
leggings for some enlisted men ; the blue is in better condition
somewhat than the khaki, not being worn or washed so much.
Three companies have no blue uniform. The different detach-ments
of the brigade had instruction in the field during the past
year as follows : Eleven companies of the Second Infantry,
Companies B and D, First Infantry, and L, Third Infantry,
at Fort Caswell, JM". C, nine days in July; these troops being
instructed as artillery sup[)orts and reserves under command
of Lieutenant Colonel Metts. And the Second Regiment again
at Ghickamauga Park, Gm., in July for nine days, under the
coininand of the regimental commander, Colonel Bragaw.
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Reports of these encampments were forwarded to your of-fice.
The First Regiment for target practice, July 18th to
24th, at Camp Glenn. The Third Regiment (excepting Com-pany
C) at Camp Glenn for target practice August 4th to 11th.
As commanding officer of the post Camp Glenn during the
tour of the troops there, I herewith report result of this rifle
practice. The First Regiment arrived at Camp Glenn, report-ing
strength as follows: Including Field Staff and Hospital
Corps detachment and First Field Artillery attached, 646 of-ficers
and men. The Third Regiment arrived August 4th, re-porting
strength as follows : Including Field Staff, Band, Hos-pital
Corps detachment and a detail of four officers and twenty-two
enlisted men of the Second Infantry, totaling 591 officers
and men. Each regiment remained in camp five days, two days
of the seven being consumed in traveling to and from camp.
Owing to the limited time available for rifle practice—five days
—it was seen that only the marksmen record course, Special
Course C, could be fired. This course was completed by each
regiment. A detailed report giving each man's record of shots
fired and the class in which he qualified was forwarded to your
office.
The range was not ready for firing on the arrival of the
troops at camp, but by continuous work of responsible officers
this was remedied to a great extent and the firing was not long
delayed. The time being so short and the men to a great ex-tent
showing a lack of knowledge of the rifle, or how to take
position at different firing points, arrange sights, etc., instruc-tion
in these details had to be given them on the range, thereby
consuming time in giving instructions that should have been
taught the men in the armory; also the breaking down of the
telephone system during the shooting, consuming time. These
delays necessitated the men being on the range firing from early
in the morning until late in the afternoon in order to finish the
course. Better results could have been obtained to have had
twice the time to fire a regiment, and to have shot only in the
mornings, as at the time the weather was very hot, and in the
afternoon the sun was in the eyes of the men. The following
is the result of rifle firing for the brigade for the year on the
range at Camp Glenn
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RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN.
First Regiment.
4) C S3 O -2
Field Steff
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H ,---
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M !
Band
Hospital Coips
*Battery A, Field Artillery-—
15
46
58
50
50
43
50
48
50
46
49
44
36
27
i
12
I-total
firin K
53y2
84y4
65y4
68
70
95%
84
87y2
86
8614
69%
84
83M"
7
5
20
16
15
2
8
6
7
6
15
7
6
12
10
37%
16%
25
17'/2
2iy2
27y2
19
28y2
30%
25%
26%
18y>
21
39
38
34
85
41
42
42
43
40
34
37
30
•Battery A, Field Artillery, engaged in pistol practice.
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RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN.—Continued.
x'Vdjutant Gk.nkkal. 43
I think the Guard could be vastly improved in reliability and
efficiency by an inci"eased appropriation from the State suf-ficient
to pay all enlisted men at least 50 cents per drill for the
twenty-four drills required by the general government during
the year. Also, to carry out provisions of the regulations, and
especially for the allowance of $100 per year to company com-manders
for the care of government property and clerical work
that will be necessary to be done in the future by the company
commanders, the calling together of boards to examine officers
for fitness for service, and other necessary boards, etc., when
the interests of the seiwice demand the same.
The time is past when patriotism alone will maintain a body
of soldiers that can be relied on for any emergency. There
must be some material inducement to enable recruiting officers
(captains of companies in most instances) to enlist and hold
in the service the men for some time after being trained. A siim
sufficient to meet these pressing needs would greatly increase
��the efficiency of the troops, make the problem of maintaining
a company much easier for the captain and every other officer,
and give the State a force every unit of whicli, under the cir-cumstances,
could be made reliable for any emergency.
Eespectfully, J. F. Armfield,
Brigadier General Conriudiidiiit/ First Brigade. N. C. N. G.
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REPORT OF COMMANDER OF NAVAL BRIGADE.
New Bern, N. C, January 1, 1909.
The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the
year of 1908.
All orders have been promptly transmitted during the year.
No part of the brigade has been called to the aid of the civil
authorities.
In compliance with the plan formulated by the Navy Depart-ment,
the brigade participated in the squadron maneuvers of
the Twentieth Squadron, U. S. N., composed of the Naval
Militia of the various States south of New York, mobilizing
at Beaufort, N. C, July 16th, and embarking on the U. S. S._
Prairie at that port and joining the fleet at Hampton Roads on
the ITtli, thence to Tangier Sound, where the evolutions and
exercises took place. The report of Commander Bradham, Ex-ecutive
Officer, sets forth in detail the work of the brigade, and
is attached hereto as a part of this report.
While many hardships were borne by the men, yet the exer-cises
were of great benefit to the officers and men alike, as this
was the first time that the brigade had ever had the opportunity
to enjoy the active drills and instruction in the various branches
of naval work under the direction and supervision of officers
of the regular establishment.
It was rather discouraging to the men of the brigade to see
tlie crews of the other five States, who formed the fleet, receive
pay from their States, while our men Avere receiving nothing,
and working equally hard to stand at the top and reflect credit
upon our Guard.
North Carolina was the only State whose militia did not have
their own ship. I therefore beg to i*epeat my recommendation
of a year ago, that the Commander in Chief reqnest of the
Navy Department the loan of a ship for the use and instruction
of the militia.
Adjutant General. 45
I request tliut you recommend that an appropriation be made
by the incoming Legislature of sufficient size to maintain said
ship and provide for the participation of the brigade in the
summer maneuvers to be formulated by the Navy Department
each year, and to pay the men while on duty, as is done by all
other States which have !Naval Reserves. This will insure more
interest, and will be an encouragement to the brigade for still
better work. Respectfully, Tom C. Daniels,
Captain Naval Brigade, N. C. N. O.
Headquarters N. C. Naval Brigade,
New Been, N. C, August 10, 1908.
Sir :—1. I submit the following report of the cruise of the North
Carolina Naval Brigade on the U. S. S. Prairie, July 16th to 25th,
inclusive.
2. Two battalions, including First, Second, Third, Fifth and Sixth Di-visions,
numbering sixteen officers and one hundred and forty-eight en-listed
men, were moved by regular and special trains over the Atlantic
Coast Line and Norfolk and Southern railroads to Beaufort, N. C,
July 15th and l(3th. Embarked at Beaufort, July 16, 1908, at 11 A. M.
On July 17th Lieutenants Sutton and Askew, with nineteen men,
joined at Hampton Roads, Va., and on .July 21st Captain Tom C.
Daniels, commanding brigade, came aboard at Tangier Sound, Md.
Lieutenant Saunders of the Sixth Division and one enlisted man of
the Fourth Division were granted leave of absence July 17th at
Hampton Roads, Va. There were nineteen officers and one hundred
and sixty-seven enlisted men all told.
3. Itinerary was as follows
1908.
July 15. First Division left Wilmington 3:20 P. M.
First Division arrived Beaufort 8 :40 P. M.
Fifth Division left El'izabeth City 0:50 P. M.
16. Fifth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M.
15. Fourth Division left Plymouth 10 :40 P. M.
16. Fourth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M.
Second Division left New Bern 3 :30 A. M.
Second Division arrived Beaufort 5 :40 A. M.
Sixth Division joined brigade at Beaufort 7 :00 A. M.
Brigade embarked on Prairie 11 :00 A. M.
Under way from Beaufort, N. C, 1 :18 P. M.
17. Anchored Hampton Roads, Va., 11 :45 A. M.
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1908.
July 19. Under way from Hampton Roads 10 :?>(} A. M.
Anchored Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M.
22. Under way for squadron maneuvers 8:20 A. M.
23. Under way for target practice 7 :40 A. M.
Under way from Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M.
24. Anchored off Beaufort, N. C, 6:35 P. M.
Three divisions disembarlced 6:40 P. M.
25. Three divisions disembarked 5 :25 A. M.
On train for liome 7:10 A. M.
4. The brigade was exercised as follows
July 16th. Receiving station billets ; general instructions about
ship ; shaking down.
July 17th. Fire and collision drills ; abandon ship ; man overl:K)ard
while under way; Morris tube (which was out of order).
July 18th. Morris tube; signals, day and night.
July 19th. Sunday inspection ; services by Chaplain Smith ; squad-ron
maneuvers, en route to Tangier Sound, Md.
July 20th. Morris tube ; gunnery instruction ; heaving lead ; boats
under oars ; signals, day and night ; swimming ; search lights.
July 21st. Same as 20th, except boats were under oars and sails.
July 22d. Squadron maneuvers and resisting night attack of torpedo
boats.
July 23d. Under way for target practice with 3-inch guns.
July 24th. Genei-al instructions under way. Three divisions disem-barked.
July 25th. Three divisions disembarked and brigade on train for
home.
5. The brigade was divided into two ship's divisions (A and B),
corresponding to shore battalions, and were assigned to duty with the
two deck divisions of regular ship's crew. Each shore division was
assigned to life or whale boat for exercises, drills or abandoning ship.
0. In addition the men were assigned to duty as lookout, anchor-watch,
life-buoy watch, scrubbed deck, cleaned bright work, did duty
as messmen, had setting-up drills, and in a general way performed
the general duties performed by the regular ship's crew. The quar-termasters
and signal men kept regular watch with the ship's quar-termasters
and signal men.
7. Divisional officers kept watch at sea and in port with ship's
officers, and handled ship while under way in squadron maneuvers.
Complimentary mention should be made of the splendid showing
of our watch officers in handling ship while under way in maneu-vers,
also the good work done by the signal officers. The erection
of the target was an arduous and painstaking task. Our officers and
men performed this duty very much to our credit.
8. It is to be regretted that general instructions regarding ham-mocks
and mattresses should have been misleading. Only one division
AdJUTAX'J" (iKNKHAL. 47
carriod hauunooks. The others were not provided with either ham
uioeks or mattresses, occasioned, no doubt, by the belief that they
could be drawn'ou board shijj. Two suits of white were insufficient:
four suits of white and two white hats should be furnished and re-quired
to be carried. The men were provided with a suit of white
muster and a suit of blue, also lanyard, kuife and neckerchief and
watch cap. Specific orders should be issued before another cruise,
requiring all men to carry hammocks, four suits of white, two white
hats, oue suit of blue, blue cap, watch cap and black shoes.
!). Discipline was good, considering that this was the first sea duty
of a majority of the brigade, and that no provision had been made
for paying the men, and that all other naval militia organizations did
receive regular pay, which fact was known to all the men and offi-cers,
and that attendance on a cruise was not compulsory. Many offi-cers
and men. almost indis])eusable. were not present, and. necessarily,
the line and ranks suffered in discipline and efficiency. It is neces-sary
that all officers and men attend all exercises. The men showed
a willingness and desire to perform all commands and to carry out
every detail, when understood. It required several days for the men
to become accustomed to the commands liy a iietty officer of foreign
extraction.
10. Efficiency : The officers and men are badly in need of primary
instruction in seamanship, navigation, marksmanship, gunnery and-the
routine of the service. It was impossible in the limited time
allowed by the cruise for the officers and men to receive the instruc-tion
so greatly needed. The ship was an ideal one for the cruise,
decks were ample for comfortable accommodations. However, boilers
and engines are of an old type and did not afford the desired instruc-tion
in this department.
Target score was not up to the average, accounted for, no doubt,
because the IMorris tube mechanisms were out of order a great part
of the time, when the guns' crews should have been practicing, also
part of each day was devoted to instructing other ships' gun crews
on the :\Iorris tube and, necessarily, our gun crews were prevented
from attaining that degree of marksmanship desired.
13. It is recommended:
(a) That the cruise be fifteen days at least.
(&) That the brigade receive full pay, transportation and subsist-ence.
(c) That attendance be compulsory.
(d) Specific, detailed instructions be given each officer in his rou-tine
duties, and lectures or instruction in navigation, electricity,
ordnance, gunnery, steam engineering and seamanship.
(e) That each armory be equipped with Morris tubes, signal out-fits,
complete with code, and that divisional officers be required to
show proficienc.v in gunnery and signaling.
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(f) That the brigade be provided with a ship suitable for waters
iu the sounds of Eastern North Carolina of draft not over 7 feet
(j inches.
iff) That armories be supplied with professional books for the use
of officers and men. This should include works on gunnery, ordnance,
steam engineering, navigation, ship and gun drills, boat signals, codes
used by the service in day and night signaling, books on landing
forces, naval regulations and "The Blue Jackets' Manual."
Very respectfully,
C. D. Bradham,
Commander 1st Batt. N. C. Naval Bi-igade, Executive Officer.
Captain Thomas C. Daniels,
Commanding N. C. Naval Brigade.
Adjutant Genekal 49
REPORT OF FIRST INFANTRY.
Headquarters First Infantry, N. C. N. G.,
Shelby, N. C, December 4, 1908.
TiiK Apjutant General, State of North Carolina,
Baleigh.
Sir :—I have the honor herewith to submit my annual report
for the year 1908.
The regiment has twelve companies, divided into three bat-talions.
The First, A, B, C and D, under command of Major
E. L. Flaniiigan; the Second, E, F, G and H, commanded by
Major D. D. Parks, and the Third, I, K, L and M, under com-mand
of Major Lawrence Young.
The present strength of the regiment is 625 officers and men.
There are 51 officers and 574 enlisted men. The Band, Com-panies
A, E, G, I and M had every man present, and all the
other companies, except Companies B and D, had not over
three men absent. B and D had been in camp at Fort Caswell,
and for that reason some of their men were excused. Pur-suant
to General Orders No. 9, Adjutant General's Orders,
July 8, 1908, the First Regiment, Battery A, of Charlotte, and
the Hospital Corps went into camp at Morehead City July
18th to 24th, which was extended one day by order of the
Adjutant General.
The strength of the regiment attending camp and the total
strength are represented below.
Total
Strength.
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On arrival at camp we found great improvement over the
year 1907. We had neAv conical tents with good floors, new
mess halls for the officers and men, all equipped with water
supplied by pressure from the tank at the rifle range. The
greatest enjoyment the men had was in the shower baths fitted
up on the sound, and they were made use of by all.
The latrines were not quite ready on arrival, but were put
in commission by the third day, and were found a great con-venience.
Company officers should instruct their men before
going to camp to be careful about dropping coarse paper, rags,
or old shirts in them, as they stop up the pipes and cause
trouble. When the ground gets sodded with grass we will have
an ideal camp ground. The men were put to work on the
range immediately and kept there during the stay. It kept
ten companies busy all the time at the range and for guard
duty. I put a Avhole company on guard at a time so as to have
no broken units going to the range. It worked well. The
health of the regiment was excellent. There is too much curs-ing
by the men. Officers can and should correct this. One man
was caught in camp selling liquor, was captured and made to
clean up camp for a day, his whiskey confiscated and broken
in the presence of the men. I am pleased tp state that the
officers of the regiment are sober and well-behaved. I try to
impress on my officers that drunken officers cannot expect their
men to remain sober and behave themselves unless their com-manders
set the example. The First Regiment was condemned
by hearsay evidence through one of the religious papers of the
State in a two-inch space, but was compelled to retract and
apologize in more than a page of his paper. I trust the be-havior
will always be such that we may court close investiga-tion.
The inspection was made in the spring, and while great
improvement was made in the method of keeping the property
on hand and in the condition of armories, yet there is room
for more, and company commanders should require the men
to be neat about their clothing and about spitting and messing
up the armory floors. The greatest trouble now with the Guard,
I find, is to get the men to take proper care of their guns and
clothing. The enlisted men will wear a suit not over thirty to
forty days in a year, and will then want an entirely new suit,
Adjutant Gekkkai,. 51
Avliile a person ordimirily Avill wear a suit for four to six
months. This should not be, and the officers should see to it
that hats and clothing are not abused. The increased allow-ance
for rations comes in well; but I suggest that the Quarter-master
General permit each regimental commissary to pur-chase
and handle his own ration account, so that in case of war
h(! would be posted in his business. I think this verv impor-tant,
and would be glad if the Adjutant General Avould so order
in the future.
The range was much improved by broadening out and ex-tending
the butts ; but the grass on the range should be mowed
down close, as when long, like it was this year, it interfered
with the long-range shooting. I trust by another year all the
errors discovered this year may be corrected. Before closing
I wish to suggest that a committee be appointed by the I^ational
Guard of the State to attend the sessions of the Legislature this
year and see that we get our proper appropriation bills through,
and not be deprived of our rights as we were two years ago.
With thanks for the many courtesies extended me by the of-ficers
of the State and of the regiment, I remain.
Very respectfully, J. T. Gardner,
Colonel First N. C. Infantry.
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REPORT OF SECOND INFANTRY.
Headquarters Second Infantry, jST. C. I^I". G.,
Washington, I^. C, December 7, 1908.
The Adjutant General, State of N^orth Carolina,
Raleigh.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit my annual report. Such
orders as have been received have been transmitted. Owing to
stress of business I was unable to accompany the U. S. Army
Inspector on his tour, being present only at one point—my
home station.
The result of this inspection was the disbandment of Com-pany
M, at Maxton, this company being replaced by one organ-ized
at Wadesboro.
But one occasion arose wherein any part of the regiment was
called on in aid of the civil authorities, that being Company G,
a report of whose tour of duty has already been made to you.
Report has already been made to you of the Fort Caswell move-ment,
in which some of the companies of the Second Infantry
participated. I would respectfully request that the reports of
Lieutenant Colonel Metts, commanding the Provisional Regi-ment
at Fort Caswell, and Captain "W. C. Rodman, command-ing
Company G at the Belhaven riot, be made parts of this
report.
Eleven companies, band and Clinton Hospital Corps detach-ment
participated in the joint maneuvers with the IT. S. Army
at Camp William H. Taft, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Considera-ble
improvement was noted in the matter of camp sanitation,
which was made of especial emphasis, and rightly so. The
nature of the terrane in which the field exercises were held
made it impossible to keep the troops in sight, nor were they
visible till the termination of the engagements.
The return journey was marked by the extreme illness of
private Ross, of Company I. The prompt action on the part
of Captain Wiggins in securing medical attention en route
probably saved the man's life.
Adjutant General. 53
This incident emphasizes the great necessity for having one
medical officer with each troop train. This was made impossi-ble
this year, due to the fact that no information was furnished
the headquarters of schedule of movement—nothing, indeed,
except copies of contracts with the railroad companies, which
were received the evening of departure.
The railroad service was admirable, with the exception that
somewhere en route—Atlanta, it is thought—the car of camp
equijiage was transferred from that in which shipment was
made, resulting in a loss of part of the equipment.
The condition of this equipment was not a credit to the
State. It is not understood why proper care may not be given
these articles during period when not in use. To be obliged
to attempt to assemble field ranges of more than one pattern,
and to make a straight joint of pipe serve as an elbow, is not
satisfactory—especially so when fifty or one hundred hungry
men await a meal. The Colonel commanding and Lieutcniuit
Colonel were obliged to occupy a tent jointly, the front of which
was used as the Adjutant's office. In addition to this the tent
was used to store the issue of ammunition, for Avant of a more
suitable place.
The Quartermaster General, in his last report, took occasion
to refer to the encampment of the Second Infantry of 1906
with the words, "What happened later tends to show the demoral-ization
and discipline existing in that regiment." That the
stricture was inopportune and out of place in a report of that
kind, all who are conversant with military usage know, and it
is not the purpose of this report to refute what might be termed
a general charge. No specific instance or person is mentioned.
Final development discloses that the incident which brought
forth this criticism was the singing on the part of some of the
enlisted men around camp. Further comment is unnecessary.
Report has already been made by the proper officer of the
work done on the range at Camp Perry. It is hoped that target
firing may be engaged in by the companies at their home sta-tion,
to the end that JSTorth Carolina's name be not placed at
the foot of the list again. This can be accomplished by equip-ping
the companies Avith gallery targets for armory use.
54 AiSTNUAL ]\Er()i;r
The cutting out of needless encampment expense would enable
the Guard to more quickly reach the end aimed at by the Gov-ernment
in making these appropriations, and it is earnestly
hoped by the sincere friends of the Guard that these results will
soon obtain. Respectfully, H. 0. Bragaw,
GohmeJ Second Infantry. A'. C. N. G.
Wilmington, W. C, June 16, 1908.
The Adjutant General, ISTorth Carolina ISTational Guard,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to make my report herewith as to the
joint maneuvers at Fort Caswell, IST. C, June 1st to 10th.
Pursuant to General Orders No. 5, from your headquarters,
I was in readiness the morning of June 1, 1908, to receive the
fourteen companies, band and hospital detachments which were
ordered to report to me at Wilmington, as per the schedule
arranged by your office with the railroad lines.
The several companies arriving here in the morning pro-ceeded
immediately on board the steamer Wilmi7igton. and
under my personal command were taken to Fort Caswell, arriv-ing
there at about 12 o'clock.
Major T. S. Pace, Second Infantry, having been ordered to
remain in Wilmington to receive the other companies arriving
on the later trains, these companies Avere conducted, under his
command, to Fort Caswell, arriving there late in the afternoon.
1^0 mishaps or accidents were reported by any of the com-mands,
and, upon arrival at the Fort, each boat was met by
officers and details and conducted to their quarters, Avhich had
been put in good condition and made ready to receive the troops
by Captain Whitten, Quartermaster Third Infantry, with the
very able assistance of Lieutenant Craven, U. S. Army, Post
Quartermaster.
From the attached copy of orders, which were delivered to
me upon my arrival, you will see the line of work laid down for
the command.
Adjutant Genekai.. 55
Company C, Second Infantry, Companies B and D, First In-fantry,
were immediately detailed for duty as Artillery Re-serves.
The remaining eleven companies, band and hospital
corps, under my command, were termed the Artillery Supports.
(^ajUain Melvain, Seventeenth Infantry, and Lieutenant Cass,
Twelfth Cavalry, were attached to my staff as instructors in
the Artillei'v Supi)orts. These two officers proved to be very
courteous, clever gentlemen and officers of ability, being always
firm in the performance of their duty. Under their super-vision
of the officers of the post, this was the most orderly camp
I have known during my military career. No arrests were
made during the entire ten days.
The enlisted men, as well as the officers, I believe, were al-most
unanimous in saying that the instruction gained far sur-passed
any previous encampment, and it was proven that, in
order to get the practical military training, it is necessary that
officers of the regular establishment be on duty as instructors
at our State encampments, and I suggest that such a joint
maneuver as just passed be made permanent, to take the place
of the regimental encampment, if possible, that each regiment
of our State troops might have this advantage.
To me it is conclusive that, if the officers do their duty as
they should, the work of the enlisted men will be much lighter.
This, to a great extent, was the case at Caswell. A company
comnuuider, giving the necessary time and attention to his com-mand,
will obviate the necessity of so many small details of men
for special purposes.
The time has passed for so much drinking among troops and
the performance of social duties before military duty, and to
the man who is in the military service for the love of it, or
to serve his State and country, there is a great pleasure in hav-ing
things done in a military manner, gaining the experience
and knowledge so necessary in the performance of duty in the
field in the time of war. The officer or man who does not have
this spirit will hardly make a good soldier in active service.
The instruction in "outpost duty," "advance and rearguard
duty," "digging trenches," and "guard duty" was of the greatest
benefit to all.
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The officers and noncommissioned officers received instruc-tions
each day, at meetings called for that purpose, in the care
of rations, sanitation and maneuvers.
Great stress was laid on these first two subjects, which, with
an army in the field, are the most important. This informa-tion
can best be given by officers of the regular establishment,
who have studied the subjects and many of whom have them-selves
been in the field in active service.
It was my effort during the entire time to see that the proper
orders Avere issued and delivered promptly, and that those af-fected
acted without delay in the performance of the duty. All
orders being delivered through battalion commanders to the
companies, those heads were held responsible for the execution
of same.
All papers from the companies came to regimental headquar-ters
through the same channel.
There seemed to be some dissatisfaction on the part of officers
who reported at Caswell under General Orders No. 5, Adjutant
General's Orders, on the 29th ulto., and who were refused pay
by the TJ. S. Paymaster for this extra service, though it was
promised that the matter would be taken up with the War De-partment,
this extra time not being ordered in General Orders
ISTo. 44, War Department, June, 1908.
The troops broke camp the morning of the 10th, in accord-ance
with General Orders No. 16, regimental headquarters.
The first boat leaving the post was in command of Major T. S.
Pace, Second Infantry, I remaining until the last boat left,
arriving at Wilmington about 9 P. M. ; the troops all departing
on special trains for their home stations.
Right here I want to call attention to the large amount of
unnecessary baggage usually carried into camp by the several
companies. The number of very large boxes makes the move-ments
of commands not only sIoav, but a burden on Quarter-masters,
and causes much more hard labor for the men, who are
the only ones to do this work.
From the experience of these maneuvers, it is my idea that
companies should not be permitted to take into camp a lot of
crockery and extra materials, but should each be required to
use the mess kits as furnished them. Neither is it fair to a
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company going into camp with the required outfit, that some
other company should have crockery, etc., sufficient to go to
housekeeping with.
Tlie United States Government is endeavoring to teach the
National Guards of the country not only how to drill, but prin-cipally
hoAv to care for themselves on army rations, as do the
regulars, and how to protect a camp from sickness, which, as
It spreads, depletes an army to such an extent that sometimes
battles are lost for no other reason, and it is our duty to learn
this self-preservation as the opportunity presents itself in these
camps with the regulars. Respectfully,
J. Van B. Metts,
Lieut. Col. Vommundhui Hccoii'1 J iifdiitrii, y. C. N. G.
Washington Light Infantry,
Company G, Second Infantry, IST. C. N". G.,
Washington, K C, March 16, 1908.
Adjutant General JSTorth Carolina, Raleigh. AL f.
Sir :—I have the honor to report that on Wednesday, March
11th, at or about the hour of 6:30 P. M., I received unofficial
information that Company G, Second Infantry, had been or-dered
to report for duty at Belhaven, N^. C. This information
was received by means of a telegram sent me at Raleigh, N". C,
where I then was. After a personal conference with yourself,
of short duration, I proceeded on Thursday to Belhaven, JST. C,
reaching there on Thursday at about the hour of 10:30 P. M.,
carrying with me twelve enlisted men. Upon arrival in Bel-haven,
]Sr. C, I found the following facts to represent the situ-ation
:
On the 10th inst. several persons, unknown, had committed
an assault upon the persons of several Greek laborers, this be-tween
the hours of 7 and 9 P. M. During the day of the 11th
the sheriff was called upon to arrest such offenders as could be
found and was directed by the Governor to use the military for
this purpose, it being feared that trouble might result from the
arrests. The sheriff ordered Company G, Second Infantry,
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out for duty as a posse comitatus, and they left Washington,
N". C, for Belhaven, N. C, on the evening of the 11th at about
6:30, under command of First Lieutenant O. B. Wynne, who
was commanding during the absence of the undersigned. On
the 11th inst. and prior to the arrival of the undersigned the
company was called upon to arrest certain persons, which they
did with promptness and without disturbance, damage or delay.
They were called upon to guard the property of the Interstate
Cooperage Company, operating at Belhaven, IST. C, which they
did with entire efficiency. The undersigned reached Belhaven,
N. C, at about 10 :30 P. M., and at once assumed command. As
commanding officer, the sheriff was then requested to state his
orders to the command, which were to protect the property of
the citizens of Belhaven and to preserve order. At this time,
the sheriff and officers having been on duty continuously for a
period exceeding twenty-four hours, the undersigned told them
to go home and get their necessary sleep, which they did. Order
was preserved during that night and during the following day
and no disturbance of any kind occurred. Acting under the
orders from the sheriff, the command entrained on the evening
of the 13th at about the hour of 6:30, for Washington, IST. C,
carrying with it eleven prisoners who had been bound over for
complicity in the offenses committed. The command reached
Washington about 10 :30 P. M., and, after having been fed, were
released from duty.
Permit me to say, in this connection, that one hundred per
cent, of the men warned for duty responded promptly and that
during the tour the strictest discipline and good order was pre-served,
the command receiving commendation from the citizens
of Belhaven for its conduct and demeanor. The officers, non-commissioned
officers and privates, in my judgment, deserve
praise for their conduct and action.
I have the honor to remain,
Very respectfully, Wiley C. Rodman,
Captain Commanding Companii G. S'rcond fiifmifrii.
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REPORT OF THIRD INFANTRY.
Statk of North Carolina,
Headquarters Third Infantry, N^. C. IS^. G.,
Reidsvii.le, N. C, December 1, 1908.
AiMiTANT General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the fonowing report
for the year ending November 30, 1908.
At present my regiment consists of field, staff, band and com-panies,
as follovvs
J. N. Craig, Colonel, Reidsville.
S. W. Minor, Lieutenant Colonel, Durham.
S. Glenu Brown, Captain and Adjutant, Greensboro.
W. T. Wbitteu, Captain and Quartermaster, Henderson.
R. W. Morpbis. Captain and Commissary, Reidsville.
Kev. A. MeCullen. Captain and Chaplain. Wasbingtou.
.7. L. Harden, Regimental Sergeant Major. Greensboro.
W. A. Overby, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. Warrenton.
R. T. Burton, Regimental Connnissary Sergeant, Reidsville.
FIRST battalion.
.1. -T. Bernard, ^Nlajor, Raleigh.
W. R. Miller, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh.
S. L. Rotter, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant,
Raleigh.
W. C. Harris, Sergeant Major, Raleigh.
second battalion.
C. L. McGhee, Major, Franklintou.
S. E. Winston, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Youngsville.
B. T. Green, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant,
Franlflinton.
S. C. Duke, Sergeant Major, Franklinton.
THIRD battalion.
R. M. Albright, Major, Raleigh.
Gordon Smith, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh.
A, C. :Mendenhall, Quartermaster and Connnissary and Second
Lieutenant, Greensboro.
Sergeant Major, vacant.
Band—Raleigh.
Company A—Le.xington.
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Company B—^Raleigb.
Company C—Henderson.
Company D—Louisbui-g.
Company E—Oxford.
Company F—Franklinton.
Company G—Reidsville.
Company H—Warrenton.
Company I—Bnrlington.
Company K—Weldon.
Company L—Greensboro.
Company M—Durbam.
While there has not been as many changes by resignations
and discharges as there Avere last year, yet there have been more
than should be. I think there is a decided improvement in the
regiment compared with last year.
There have been no riots or mob violence during the year.
The following Special Executive Order was issued
Special Executive Order.
October 30, 1008.
Company B, Third Infantry, stationed at Raleigh. N. C, Captain
W. F. Moody commanding, is hereby detailed to escort and guard
securely, from Raleigh, N. C, to Concord, N. C. Will Graham, a
prisoner, now confined in the State Penitentiary awaiting trial.
Captain Moody, with his company, will remain on duty there subject
to the orders of the sheriff, for such time as the civil antborities
may deem necessaiy.
R. B. Glenn,
Governor and GommaiuJcr in Chief.
Captain Moody reported that he assembled his company, con-sisting
of three commissioned officers and fifty-eight enlisted
men, left Raleigh at 4:05 P. M., i^ovember the 4th, arrived
in Greensboro at 7 :45 P. M., placed the prisoner in jail at
Greensboro until 3 :25 A. M. of the 5th, when he took the pris-oner
to Concord. After the trial he conveyed the prisoner back
to the State Prison, leaving Concord at 3 :40 P. M. on the 6th
and arriving in Raleigh at 2 :15 A. M. the 7th. He reports that
the men responded promptly to the call and obeyed all orders.
Companies A, G, I and L, also the Gatling gun and crew
from Company B, together with a troop of U. S. Cavalry, a
company of IT. S. Infantry, and three companies of the First
Infantry participated in some maneuvers and sham battles at
Guilford Battleground, near Greensboro, on October the J 3th,
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during the Fair week. The forces Avere divided between Lieu-tenant
Colonel Minor and myself, he commanding the British
forces and I the Americans. We had a reproduction of the
Guilford battle, but I don't think General Cornwallis or Gen-eral
Greene "would have recognized it if they had seen it.
I had the honor and pleasure of being one of the representa-tives
of the State to the National Guard Association, which met
in Boston, Mass., on January the 13th. The delegation from
this State consisted of Adjutant General Thomas R. Ivobertson,
General Francis A. Macon, Colonel J. iST. Craig, Colonel J. T.
Gardner and Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Bessent. As this was
my first meeting Avith the National Guard Association, I never
realized before how much good we can derive by being associated
with. Guardsmen from all parts of the country, especially when
there is no friction and all have one aim and object in view.
The Northern States are far in advance of us on account of
their State appropriations, their armories and equipments. I
found that they all wished to lend us a '^'helping hand" Avhen-ever
they could. The Association met in old Faneuil Hall,
where we could see the pictures and relics of our forefathers in
their struggle for liberty. We were shown through the Navy
Yard. We saw some of the big war ships. We were taken on
a car ride along the street that marks the way that Paul Revere
took h-is famous ride, and one of the most interesting things
Ave saw was a target practice with the big tAveh^e-inch guns at
Fort Heath. It takes 367 pounds of smokeless poAvder to fire
one of these guns, and they shoot a projectile Aveighing one
thousand and fifty pounds. We received a hospitable and
hearty welcome from the soldiers and citizens of Boston.
ENCAMPMENT.
In accordance with General Orders issued by the iVdjutant
General, Ave A\^eut into camp at Camp Glenn, near Morehead
City, on August 4, 1908, and returned to our home stations
August the 11th. General J. F. Armfield Avas in command as
Post Commander. The main object of the encampment Avas
for target practice, and almost the entire time Avas taken for
that purpose.
We had only two parades and one revieAV. A revicAv Avas
tendered General Robertson during his visit to the camp. The
discipline and behavior of the men Avas better at this encamp-
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nieut than any one I ever saAv before. There was ahuost no
drinking, and there was no occasion for any one to be confined
in the guardhouse.
TRAIN SERVICE.
The train service was better than we have had for several
years. The accommodations were fairly good, and we arrived
at camp in time to get the tents arranged and everything in
good shape before dark.
The following companies were present : A, B, D, E, F, G, H,
I, K, L, M, and the Band. Company C Avas excused on account
of having participated in the Fort Caswell maneuvers. All
of the other companies that were at Fort Caswell were also at
Camp Glenn. Each company had more than seventy-five per
cent, of their strength.
There were present 49 officers and 496 enlisted men. The
ofiicers discharged their duties faithfully. The shooting was as
good as could be expected from men who had never had practice
before, this being the first time they had been on the range.
The range was under the supervision of Captain Dwyer, of the
regular army, and Colonel W. L. McGhee, Inspector of Small
Arms Practice, N". C. N". G.
REMARKS.
I think every commissioned officer should feel and realize
how much depends upon them in the discharge of their duties,
especially from now until January 21, 1910, when we will either
be accepted or rejected by the War Department. Much de-pends
upon the captains of the companies, and I hope every one
of them in the Third will put forth every effort for the good
of the regiment.
At a meeting of the Third Regiment Association at camp it
was the unanimous opinion that our State should do more for
the Guard than she had been doing, and that we appoint a
committee to present this matter to our next Legislature and see
if we could not prevail on them to appropriate sufficient funds
to carry into effect laws already enacted by which the company
commanders and enlisted men might get some compensation for
their services during the year.
Respectfully, J. IST. Craig,
Colonel Third Infaittry, N. C. N. G.
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State of North Carolina,
Headquarters Third Infantry, N. C. N". G.,
Reidsvilee, N. C, August 18, 1908.
General Thomas R. Robertson,
Adjutant General of North (Uirolina.
Raleigh. N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the following report of
encampment of the' Third Infantry at Camp Glenn from Au-gust
4tli to 11th, inclusive:
TRAIN service.
Company G, of Reidsville, and Hospital Corps, together with
myself and staff, left Reidsville on the morning of August 4th,
7 :30. The military train was made up at Greensboro, com-posed
of Companies X, B, G, I, L and M, Hospital Corps and
Band. We arrived at Camp Glenn about five o'clock P. M.
The other part of the regiment came by way of the ISTorfolk
and Southern and Seaboard, and arrived at camp about 10:30
A. M. The service was very good, with the following excep-tions
: It was understood that the Southern would furnish a
full baggage car for the Reidsville company, Hospital Corps and
Regimental Staff, but they only furnished a half car. The Hos-pital
Corps has more baggage than any two companies. We
should have arrived home on our return trip about four or five
of the afternoon of the 11th, but, OAving to a breakdown of the
engine just below Kinston, Ave did not get home until twelve
o'clock that night. We were delayed three or four hours be-tween
Kinston and Dover. The folloAving reported for duty
Colonel Craig, Lieutenant Colonel Minor, S. G. BroAvn, Cap-tain
and Adjutant; Rev. A. McCullen, Chaplain; W. T. Whit-ten,
Captain and Quartermaster; R. W. Morphis, Captain and
Commissary; three Majors, three Adjutants and First Lieuten-ants,
three Commissaries and Second Lieutenants ; four regi-ments,
noncommissioned staff; three battalions, noncommis-sioned
staff.
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Company A—Lexington 3 officers. 43 enlisted men.
Company B—Raleigli 3 officers, 48 enlisted men.
Company D—Louisburg 3 officers, 48 enlisted men.
Company E—Oxford 2 officers. 35 enlisted men.
Company F—Franklinton 3 officers, .51 enlisted men.
Company G—Reidsville 3 officers, 32 enlisted men.
Company H—Warrenton .3 officers, 40 enlisted men.
Company I—Burlington 3 officers, 4.'5 enlisted men.
Company K—Weldon 3 officers, 41 enlisted men.
Company L—Greensboro 3 officers, 48 enlisted men.
Company M—Durham 3 officers, 43 enlisted men.
Hospital Corps—Reidsville 3 officers, 8 enlisted men.
Band—Raleigh 28 enlisted men.
Making a total of 51 officers and 451 enlisted men. The pur-pose
of this encampment being target practice, all drills that
might in any way interfere with the practice were cut out.
The First Battalion was detailed on the range the first day
for target practice. The Second Battalion was detailed to go
into the pits and act as markers and scorers; while the Third
Battalion furnished the guard and did other camp duties. This
program was continued by alternating each battalion. The
scores made by the soldiers were very good, considering this to
be their first practice. All men entered heartily into the work,
and I think the practice was of great value to them. The
Majors drilled their battalions on Saturday morning. There
was a regimental parade on Saturday evening, and on Sunday
evening there was a parade, and a review was given in honor
of General Robertson. The discipline and behavior of the men
was all that could be expected or asked for. I feel that the
encampment was a benefit to the regiment. The water supply,
the mess halls and all the improvements recently made were
greatly appreciated. There Avas very little sickness in camp.'
Respectfully, J. JST. CRAro,
Colonel Third Iiifuntnj. Y. C. N. G.
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GENERAL ORDERS.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 21, 1908.
On tlio recommentlation of tbe brigade commander, and as provided
by law. the Naval Militia of North Carolina is hereby divided into
two battalions of three divisions each, as follows
First Battalion. First, Second and Sixth Divisions.
Second Battalion. Third, Fourth and Fifth Divisions.
For the purpose of organization, and to elect battalion officers, the
commissioned officers of the naval brigade, field, staff and line will
meet at New Bern. Wednesday night, January 29th inst.. at such hour
as may be fixed by the brigade commander.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 2. Raleigh, February 1, 1908.
I. The several organizations composing the National Guard of
North Carolina will be inspected for the current year during the
months of March and April, on the dates indicated below, and at the
following places
Raleigh, Monday, March 2.
Fayetteville. Tuesday, March 3.
Lumber Bridge, Wednesday. March 4.
^Nlaxton. Thursday, March 5.
Wilmington. Frida.v, March 6.
Clinton. Saturday, March 7.
Wilson. Mondaj-, March 9.
Goldsboro, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11.
» Kiuston, Thursday, March 12.
Edenton, Friday, March 13.
Washington. Saturday, March 14.
Tarboro. Monday, March 16.
Weldon, Tuesday, March 17.
Warrenton. Wednesday. March 18. ^
Oxford, Thursday, :March 19.
Henderson, Friday. March 20.
Louisburg. Saturday, March 21.
Franklinton, Monday, March 23.
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Dui'baiu, Tuesday, March 24.
Burlington, Wednesday March 25.
Reidsville, Thursday, March 26.
Winston, Friday, March 27.
Mount Airy, Saturday, March 28.
Greensboro, Monday, March 30.
High Point, Tuesday, March 31.
Lexington, Wednesday, April 1.
Salisbury, Thursday, April 2.
Concord, Friday, April 3.
Shelby. Saturday, April 4.
Charlotte. Monday and Tuesday, April (5 and 7.
Statesville, Wednesday, April 8.
Hickory, Thursday, April 9.
Asheville, Friday and Saturday, April ]0 and 11.
Waynesville, Monday, April 13.
II. All organizations located at the stations named will be paraded
for inspection by their respective commanders on the dates herein
given, the hours of inspection and all details connected therewith to
be fixed by the Inspector General.
III. One or more officers of the army, detailed by the War Depart-ment,
will accompany the Inspector General for the purpose of mak-ing
the inspections required by act of Congress.
IV. On the day of inspection all officers in command of organiza-tions
will submit to the inspectors the roster and descriptive book of
their respective organizations, and turn over a complete inventory of
all quartermaster and ordnance stores on hand, as well as exhibit to
the inspectors for examination all arms, uniforms, equipments and
military property of every description, with which such officers are
chargeable.
V. All officers of the general staff, and all field and staff officers of
regiments, resident at any station where an organization is to be
inspected under this order, will present themselves in person, properly
uniformed, to the inspecting officers. The uniform for inspection will
be the dress uniform : Provided, however, that this requirement may
be modified by the Inspector General in his discretion. No officer or
enlisted soldier will be accepted in a mixed uniform, nor in any
dress not in accordance with regulations.
yi. Company commanders will bring to the attention of the inspect-ing
officers all military property unfit for use. in order that the same
may be condemned and dropped.
VII. Upon the conclusion of the tour of inspection the Inspector
General will prepare a detailed report of the same, and mail it as
early as practicable to the Ad.1utant General.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
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State of Xoktii Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 3. Raleigh, March 10, 1008.
1. Tlie Quartermaster Geiierjil will at once undertake and enter
upon the woi-k necessary to put the camp site and ritie range, near
Morehead City, in suitable and satisfactory condition for permanent
«Hvupancy and use. He will, with the aid and co-operation of the
Norfolk and Southern Kailway Company and the municipal authori-ties
of Morehead City, in accordance with their several agreements,
proceed to have water and lighting plants installed and the requisite
buildings and storehouses erected, as well as provide for arranging
and keeping the grounds in proper shape for encampment and ritle
practice purposes. He will have all work done that may be needed
for quartering the troops while engaged in target practice on the rifle
range, and will also have the camp site and rifle range supplied with
ade<]uate water facilities, latrines and sewerage. He is empowered
to have any other work done, not herein specified, as in his judgment
will the better e»iuip the camp and ritie range with conveniences and
necessities calculated to promote the health and comfort of the troops.
2. The Quartermaster General is authorized to make contracts for
the work herein contemplated, subject to the approval of the Com-mander
in Chief, and in his discretion he may call to his assistance
any officer of the general staff whose services he may require.
o. The expenditures for all work on or in connection with the rifle
range will be met by the Disbursing Officer, with funds allotted to
the State for the "Promotion of Rifle Practice."
The travel herein enjoined is necessary in the military service.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General.
General Orders No. 4. Raleigh. May IS, 1908.
The board of officers, consisting of General .J. F. Armfleld. First
Brigade ; General Thos. R. Robertson. Adjutant General ; General
Francis A. Macon, Quartermaster General ; Lieutenant Colonel R. L.
Leinster. Assistant Adjutant General, detailed to prepare and recom-mend
regulations for the North Carolina National Guard, having com-pleted
their work and submitted it to the Commander in Chief, the
same is hereby approved, and is adopted and published for the guid-ance
and government of all concerned.
All former regulations and ordere conflicting therewith are hereby
revoked.
By order of the Conmiander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON.
Adjutant General
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State of North Carolina,
Office x\djutant General,
General Orders No. 5. Raleigh, May 19, 1908.
1. For participation in the seacoast defense exercises, as outlined
in General Orders No. 44. current series, War Department, tlie fol-lowing
organizations and officers of the North Carolina National
Guard will proceed to Fort Caswell, N. C, June 1
Companies B and D, First Infantry ; Companies B, C, D, E, G,
H, I, Second Infantry ; Companies A, B, C, L, M, and Band, Third
Infantry ; Hospital Corps detachments of Second and Third Infantry
Lieutenant Colonel J. '\'an B. Metts, Second Infantry, and Regimental
Staff, except Regimental Quartei'master ; Major T. S. Pace and Staff.
Second Infantry ; ^Major W. C. Rodman and Staff. Second Infantry
Major J. J. Bernard and Staff, Third Infantry ; Major R. M. Albright
and Staff. Third Infantry ; Major F. H. Holmes, Chief Surgeon ; Cap-tain
A. H. Harriss. Assistant Surgeon ; First Lieutenant M. B. Aber-nathy.
Assistant Surgeon.
2. The several organizations named will entrain under their imme-diate
commanders, and, on reaching Wilmington, N. C, all officers
and commanders of organizations will reiwrt to Lieutenant Colonel
J. Van B. Metts. Second Infantry, for such orders as may be neces-sary
to expedite the movement to Fort Caswell. On arriving at Fort
Caswell the troops herein specified will remain under the command
of Lieutenant Colonel Metts until otherwise disposed of by the com-manding
oHicer of the fort.
3. The officers and men will travel in the field service uniform,
and will ship the dress uniform in such manner as may be provided
by the Quartermaster's Department. Officers and organizations will
take cots and the customary mess kits, tentage and camp equipage
being furnished by the State.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 6. Raleigh. .Tune 12. 1908.
The Second Infantry,. North Carolina National Guard, will proceed
to Chickaiuauga Park, Ga., July 1st, for ten days' duty in field ma-neuvers.
On arrival at the maneuver camii the regimental commander will
report to the conmianding ofticers for si)ecial orders prescribing camp
duties and field exercises.
No ball cartridges will be taken to the maneuver camix nor used
at any time except as specifically directed by order.
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Coiiipiiiiy conimandors will iiiako a personal inspection of the uieu
of tlieir respective organizations for the purpose of seeing that no
ball cartridges or unauthorized arms are carried to the maneuver
camp.
The regimental commander will issue such special orders as may
be necessary for the proper movement of his regiment.
Transportation will be aranged by the Quartermaster General of
the State, and the necessary transportation requests issued by him.
Applications by officers to be excused from this tour of duty must
be forwarded through military channels to this office. The regimental
commander may. in his discretion, excuse enlisted men upon the
recommendation of the company conunander.
Each company must attend camp with not less than 70 per cent, of
its enlisted strength.
All officers and men who fail to attend the maneuver camp, without
being properly excused, must be reported to the Commander in Chief,
through this office.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 7. Raleigh, June 18j 1908.
All organizations of the organized militia of States participating in
the maneuvers to be held at Chiclvamauga, Ga.. July, 1908, are hereby
granted permission to pass through the State of North Carolina under
arms, en route to and from said maneuvers.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 8. Raleigh, June 30, 1908.
So much of General Orders No. 0. current series, as directs the Sec-ond
Infantry to proceed to Chickamauga Park. Ga., July 1st, is hereby
revoked, and the regiment in question will talvC up the movement to
Chickamauga Park on July 13th.
The regimental commander will issue any additional orders re-quired
to carry out and provide for the change of date.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General.
General Orders Xo. 9. Raleigh. July 8, 1908.
1. The First and Third Regiments of Infantry and the First Bat-tery
Field Artillery, N. C. N. G., will engage in target practice on the
State Range near Morehead City on the dates and for the periods
hereinafter indicated.
2. The First Regiment of Infantry and the Hospital Corps detach-ment
at Charlotte, and the First Battery Field Artillery will proceed
to Camp Glenn July 18th, and go into camp until July 25th, on which
latter date the organizations named will return to their home stations.
3. The Third Regiment of Infantry and the Hospital Corps detach-ment
at Reidsville will proceed to Camp Glenn August 4th. and
encamp until August 11th, and on the latter date return to their
home stations.
4. First Battery Field Artillery, for purposes of discipline, Avill be
attached to the First Infantry during encampment. The regimental
camps will be under the immediate supervision of the respective regi-mental
commanders while on duty, and each regimental commander
will be held responsible for the proper guarding of his camp and for
the discipline and instruction of officers and men. .
I'pon the close of camp the respective regimental connnanders will
forward to this office reix)rts showing the number of men upon the
roster of each company and the number daily reporting for dvity.
5. Un«ler orders from the Executive Officer of the rifle range, regi-mental
commanders will require all officers and men subject to duty
on the range to report for target practice at such hour and in such
manner as may be fixed and prescribed by the Execiitive Officer of
the range.
6. All enlisted men and all officers below the rank of Major will be
required to engage in target practice in accordance with Small Arms
Firing Regulations, and all scores made u]ion the range will be re-corded
and filed with the proper officer.
7. The officers and men of the organizations herein named will be
allowed pay for eight days upon the new basis of pay provided by re-cent
act of Congress. Officers detailed for duty on the range in Special
Orders from these headquarters, to be hereafter issued, will be
allowed pay for the periods of the two encampments herein ordered,
their pay likewise to be estimated on the new basis provided by act
of Congress. No staff officers, except those regularly attached to the
First and Third Regiments of Infantry, will be on duty on the rifle
range or receive pay therefor, except those regularly detailed in spe-cial
orders fi'om this office.
8. The movements of all organizations ordered to camp will lie regu-lated
by schedules furnished by the Quartermaster General.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON.
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 10. Raleigh, July 20, 190S.
General Orders No. 9, issued from this office July 8, 1908, is hereby
amended, so as to provide that all the troops and officers goiug iuto
camp at Camp Glenn, July 18th, shall remain there until July 24th,
and receive pay for eight days. All staff officers, specially detailed for
duty on the ritle range at Camp Glenn during the encampment of the
First Infantry, will be allowed pay for eight days, except where other-wise
i)rovided.
I>y order of the Conmiander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 11. Raleigh, August 8, 1908.
Paragraph 3, General Orders No. 9. issued from this office July 8,
1908, is hereby amended so as to i)rovide that the Third Infantry
shall remain at Camp Glenn until August nth instant.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 12. Raleigh. August 10, 1908.
The following named officers and enlisted men will constitute the
State Team to attend the National Shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio, the
present month
Brigadier General Thos. R. Robertsan. as Team Captain.
Colonel W. L. McGhee, I. S. A. P., as Range Officer.
Captain R. G. Gladstone, Third Infantry, as Spotter.
Captain J. W. Bizzell. Second Infantry, as Coach.
Captain R. A. Page. First Infantry.
First Lieutenant J. H. Koon. First Infantry.
Second Lieutenant R. F. Cbitty, Third Infantry.
Sergeant S. E. IVIalone, Company D. Second Infantry.
Sergeant E. G. Burkhead, Company I, Second Infantry.
Corporal C. A. :Miller, Company H. First Infantry.
Corporal W. D. Suggs. Company B. Third Infantry.
Corporal Ralph Wade, Company D. Second Infantry.
Corporal Joe Michael. Company A, Third Infantry.
Private Tom McAdams. Company I, Third Infantry.
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Private W. A. Smith, Company G, Third Infantry.
Private S. C. Jennings, Company C, First Infantry.
Private R. T. Jenliins, Company B, First Infantry.
Private J. K. Tonney, Company K, Second Infantry.
Private R. D. Jackson, Company L, Second Infantry.
All of the officers and men of the Team, except Colonel W. L. Mc-
Ghee, Range Officer, will proceed to Camp Perry, August 18th. Colo-nel
McGhee will proceed to Camp Perry August 11th, and report for
duty to the Executive Officer of the Range.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant Oeneral.
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SPECIAL ORDERS.
State of North Carolina,
Offick Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 3, 1908.
Major C. S. Jordan. Medical Department, and Major C. D. Harris,
Subsistence Department, are hereby assigned to the First Brigade,
respectively, as Chief Surgeon and Chief Commissary.
The officers named will report by letter to the Commander of the
First Brigade.
By order of the Connnander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
. Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 2. Raleigh, January 3, 1908.
Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hood, Inspector General's Depart-ment,
will proceed to Clinton, N. C, and examine the books and ac-counts
of the Paymaster General.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State or North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 3. Raleigh, January 17, 1908.
The resignation of Second Lieutenant M. L. Cannon. Company L,
First Infantry, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of said
company will hold an election to fill the vacancy.
By order of the Commander in Chief
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,'
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 4. Raleigh. January 17, 1008.
The resignation of Second Lieutenant W. M. Robey, First Battery
Field Artillery, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of
said battery will hold an election to fill the vacancy.
By order of the Connnander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON.
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 5. Raleigh. January 22. lOOS.
1. The Paymaster General is hereby directed to turn over to the
Coiuinander of the Naval Brigade. N. (\ N. G.. the sum of $200 in
addition to what has been heretofore paid, to settle certain accounts
incurred -by the Naval Militia in attendance at the .Jamestown Expo-sition.
August, ]907.
2. The Commander of the Naval Brigade will file with the Pay-master
General an itemized statement of all hills paid out of the
foregoing allowance.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TITOS. R. ROBERTSON.
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. G. Raleigh. February 3, 1908.
Captain John W. Norwood, First Infantry. Waynesville, N. C, is
hereby appointed Assistant Inspector General with the rank of Major.
He will report in jierson to the Inspector General.
By order of the Commander in Chief
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant Gcnoal.
State of North Carolina.
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 7. Raleigh. February 3, 1008.
The commanding officer of Company H. First Infantry, is directed
to hold an election to fill all vacancies caused i>y the promotion of
Captain John W. Norwood.
By order of the Conimander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 8. Raleigh. February 10, 1008.
It appearing from the report of the connnanding officer of Com-pany
K, Second Infantry, that C. H. Ellis, W. A. Stallings, D. W,
Irvine, D. Roy Winstead, L. M. Garner and J. W. Mitchell, enlisted
men of said company, have left the company station without leave,
and whose present addresses are unknown, ou the recommendation
Adjutant Genkral. 75
of tlK' comiiiniKliiij; oliirer of said coiiiiiauy, the iiii'ii above iiulicatod
:>re hereby discharged from the National (Jtiard of this State for the
good of the service.
By order of the t'ouiinaiider in Chief:
TII08. K. R(JBERTSOX.
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 0. Raleigh, February 21, 1908.
The coimnandiiig officer of Company L. First Infantry, will hold an
election to fill all vacancies caused by the resignation of Captain
Quint E. Smith.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 10. Raleigh, February 21, 1908.
Privates J. F. Stephenson. John Dixon, W. H. Campbell, G. G. Wat-son,
duly enlisted members of Company R. Third Infantry, being re-ported
absent without leave from their company station for more
than sixty days, and their present whereabouts being unknown, are
hereby discharged from the service of the State without honor.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 11. Raleigh, February 24, 1908.
Colonel George L. Peterson, Paymaster General, is hereby granted
leave of absence for eight days, commencing February 29th, with per-mission
to go beyond the limits of the State.
By order of the Commander In Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina.
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 12. Raleigh, February 29, 1908.
Colonel Thomas Stringfield, Inspector General, will proceed to
make the annual inspection of the National Guard of North Carolina,
as provided in the itinerary prescribed in General Orders No. 2.
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dated February 1, 1908, and will continue on such tour of duty until
tbe same is completed. In addition to his duties as Inspector Geuei-al,
he is hereby appointed Surveying Ofllcer, and as such he will examine
all property and stores in the Arsenal in the possession of the several
organizations of the Guard reported as unserviceable, with a view to
the condemnation of the same, and he will further investigate and
report upon all cases of property lost either through voidable or un-avoidable
causes.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS

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ANNUAL liEPOirr
ADJUTANT GENERAL
STATE OF KOKTH CAROLINA
YEAR 1908
RALEIGH:
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1909.
CONTENTS.
1. Report Adjutunt General.
2. Report Quartermaster General.
3. Report Inspector General.
4. Report Paymaster General.
5. Report Inspector Small Arms Practice.
6. Report Chief of Engineers.
7. Report Surgeon General.
8. Report Commander First Brigade.
9. Report Commander Naval Brigade.
10. Report Commander First Infantry,
n. Report Commander Second Infantry.
12. Report Commander Third Infantry.
13. General Orders Issued.
14. Special Orders Issued.
15. Register National Guard.
ANNUA I ^ RKPORT
ADJUTA]N[T GENERAL.
State of I^orth Carolina,
Adjutant Gkneral's Department,
Ealeigh, December 31, 1908.
The Governor and Commander in Chief,
State of North Carolina.
Sir :—In obedience to law, I have the honor to submit to you
herewith the annual report of this department for the calendar
year 1908.
The National Guard of North Carolina consists of 2,454
officers and men, constituting the land and naval forces. There
are 244 officers and 2,210 enlisted men, including officers of the
general staff, officers of the land forces of the line, and officers
of the naval militia. The total of enlisted men includes both
land and naval forces, hospital corps and detachments, and regi-mental
bands, the aggregate exceeding the number for the pre-ceding
year by 86.
Having had several opportunities to form a fairly accurate
judgment as to the general condition of the Guard, I have no
hesitation in saying that it shows considerable improvement
over what it was in former years. It is armed with the best
pattern of modern rifles, and is amply supplied to make its
equipment suitable for active service in the field. In the matter
of uniforms, very few complaints now reach this office, and
where the proper care has been taken of military clothing,
scarcely anything more is now needed to enable the companies
to make a good appearance. Of course, it is well known that
some companies look more to preservation of uniforms and equip-ment
than others, and from this it necessarily follows that some
companies show up better in public than others. This condition
of affairs naturally brings us to the question of the best means
to adopt to keep our uniforms and equipment always in good
6 Anxuai. Kepokt
shape for immediate use. In this connection it is pertinent to
inquire what is the best plan for enforcing a strict accounta-bility
for military property. The solution of this problem along
practical lines is earnestly desired, and when accomplished Avill
work great good to the Guard.
Three full regiments of infantry, one battery of field artil-lery
and three detachments of hospital corps men form the First
Brigade of land troops. The Naval Brigade is composed of six
divisions of naval militia, organized into two battalions of three
divisions each. The land forces will be augmented early in the
coming year by the addition of a corps of coast artillery con-sisting
of four companies, with a probable total of 16 officers
and 200 enlisted men. The proposed organization of coast
artillery in this State, while a new departure, has been very
strongly urged by the officials of the War Department at Wash-ington,
and will mark an important era in the history of our
Guard. It is not only in the line of military progress, but is
a practical movement that is self-commendatory.
Much was accomplished by the Guard during the year in the
way of encampments and maneuvers. Fourteen companies took
part in seacoast defense exercise for ten days at Fort Caswell
in the month of June, and a great deal of valuable instruction
was received. Eleven companies of the Second Infantry par-ticipated
in maneuvers with troops of the regular army at Chick-amauga,
Ga., for ten days in July.
The First and Third Regiments of Infantry, and Battery A,
Field Artillery, had target practice for eight days each on the
State range at Camp Glenn during the months of July and
August.
On July 16th the Naval Brigade Avas mobilized at Beaufort
and, having embarked on the TJ. S. S. Prairie, was conveyed to
Chesapeake Bay, where for ten days the officers and men of the
brigade were engaged in joint exercises with the U. S. ISTavy.
If actual work is the criterion by which to judge of the effect-iveness
of our land and naval forces, then the State has a body
of men wearing its uniform that can be depended on at all
times. The work done last summer was creditable in the highest
degree to both officers and men of the Guard, and the service
performed was not exceeded by that of any other State under
similar conditions. Having been present at Camp Glenn dur-
Adjutant Genekat.. 7
ing the target practice of First and Third Regiments of Infantry,
and Battery A, Field Artillery, I can and do bear willing testi-mony
to th& faithfnl tour of duty of those organizations. The
records made were satisfactory from every point of view, the
discipline of the camps was good, and the service was performed
carefully and promptly. It is encouraging to note the increased
interest in target practice manifested by the Guard, and there
is every reason to believe that this interest will grow from year
to year. With the additional facilities furnished by the INTa-tional
Government, no possible excuse can be offered for our
failure to push target practice well up to the front and make it
the leading, overshadowing feature of our annual encampments
during the summer months. The installation of gallery practice
outfits in company armories, as is now projected, will provide
schools for teaching the elementary principles, besides proving
a very valuable agency for drawing men to the armories—some-thing
particularly needed to relieve the monotony of business
meetings.
The work done by our State team at Camp Perry, Ohio, last
August was not only disappointing but actually discouraging.
The men all tried very hard to make creditable scores, but it was
almost a foregone conclusion that North Carolina would be very
low down on the list of competing teams, so evident was the lack
of proper, intelligent home training. Our soldiers cannot be-come
efficient marksmen unless their officers teach them the
fundamental principles in their own armories, nor can our offi-cers
qualify themselves as instructors unless they diligently study
the text-books and acquire a knowledge of the art of military
shooting, to the extent, at least, of fitting themselves to be teach-ers.
Most of our men at Camp Perry, through no fault of their
own, were comparatively ignorant of the technicalities involved
in the questions of windage, atmospheric conditions as affecting
the speed of projectiles, and other perplexing propositions en-countered
on the range. A knowledge of these questions, in some
measure at least, must be obtained to enable our men to rise in
the scale of marksmanship, or else we will have to stay "out of
the game" altogether. In this connnection, I recommend that,
if practicable, all three of our infantry regiments participate
in target practice on the State range next summer for not less
than ten days each.
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Only one company failed to measure up to the required stand-ard
in the annual inspections—Company M, Second Infantry,
at Maxton. It was disbanded on the recommendation of the
Inspector General, a new company organized at Wadesboro be-ing
accepted to fill the vacancy. This new organization has
proved to be an efficient body of men, and is a substantial acqui-sition
to the Guard.
On two occasions during the past year the Guard has been
called out to supplement the civil power for the maintenance of
law and order. In March, Company G, Second Infantry, was
ordered to Belhaven to suppress riotous proceedings and put
down lawlessness. In JSTovember, Company B, Third Infantry,
proceeded to Concord to safeguard a prisoner, who was to be
tried for a revolting crime. Company L, First Infantry, was
also on duty at Concord at that time, and rendered material aid
in carrying out the arrangements made to secure a fair trial for
the prisoner.
The reports of the foregoing tours of special duty appear in
another place, and show how important it is to keep our Guard
always ready for immediate service. On the occasions referred
to it was clearly demonstrated that the mere presence of our
citizen soldiery was sufficient to restrain and prevent mob vio-lence���
an unanswerable argument in favor of fostering and
maintaining our militia system on a substantial basis. I feel
that the State cannot do too much for men who are ready and
willing at all times to take up arms to uphold the laws and the
peace of our country.
I recommend that the present appropriation of $16,000 a year
for the Guard be so increased as to provide for the maintenance
of a coast artillery corps of not less than four companies. These
organizations are needed for coast-defense work, and the State
owes it to the National Government to contribute its share to-wards
properly guarding our long line of seacoast in time of
war. I recommend also that an appropriation be made for pay-ing
the enlisted men of the Guard for their attendance upon
company drills. It will not be denied that "the men behind the
guns" deserve more consideration than they have heretofore
received, and it is to be hoped that their services are soon to be
recognized in a way that will indicate some appreciation of the
sacrifices they frequently make for the public good.
Adjutant General. 9
It gives uie pleasure to state that the officers of the several
departments have discharged their respective duties with entire
satisfaction, and are entitled to commendation for their faithful-ness.
The attached reports speak for themselves.
Once more thanking your Excellency for your cordial support
in my official work, and assuring you that you will always be
remembered as one of the best friends the Guard has ever had,
I am, Respectfully yours,
Thos. R. Robertson,
Adjutant General.
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REPORT OF QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
State of N^orth Carolina,
Office of
The Quartermaster General and Chief o"f Ordnance,
Henderson, January 1, 1909.
The Adjutant General,
State of North Carolina.
Raleigh
Sir :•—I have the honor to submit the annual report of the.
operations of the Quartermaster's and Ordnance Departments
for the fiscal year ending !N'ovember ;30, 1908, together with a
statement of receipts and disbursements to date as United States
Disbursing Officer.
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT.
It is gratifying to note that, in accordance with tlie report
of the officer detailed from the army to make the inspection for
this year, the Secretary of War advises that the North Caro-lina
JSTational Guard was found to be uniformed and equipped
in accordance with the requirements of law. By reason of this
the State was allotted its per capita apportionment of the ap-propriation
made by the Act of Congress, May 27, 1908. The
matter of uniforms, arms and equipment has been greatly sim-plified
by this law, as the responsibilities of the Guard in this
respect are, to a great extent, transferred to the War Depart-ment.
The responsibility of the company officers and individ-ual
soldiers is, however, correspondingly increased, in that the
loss of public property is now chargeable to the organization
receiving same, and the replacement of it will be at the expense
of the loser. This, of course, is eminently fair, and will neces-sarily
operate greatly to the disadvantage of careless, incompe-tent
and inefficient officers. After this year the division of the
State's quota of this appropriation should be made upon a
money value per capita basis. This will be necessary to protect
the companies that save their ]:)roperty and impose a sense of
responsibility upon all officers Avho have to account for |iroperty.
Adjutaxt Gexkual. 11
kquitacje.
During thp year wo liavc received from the War Department
tentage sufficient for one regiment. The tents are of the latest
army pattern, and should last for our service for many j'ears.
They arrived after the departure of the Second Kegiment for
Chickamauga, so that none of them were available for that regi-ment,
whose supply was inadequate. Owing to the holding of
two camps at the same time, we were not able to sup])ly either
with a sufficient number of tents.
KKCKII'TS AIV'I) DISBURSEMENTS.
For the first time since the passage of the Dick Bill I am
forced to report a deficit, which is shown in financial state-ment
attached hereto. This was caused by reason of an expense
of $3,700 charged against our appropriation on account of the
Second Regiment encampment at Chickamauga. I shall en-deavor
to have the War Department refund this amount, as I
do not regard it a proper charge against our appropriation,
because the Deputy Disbursing Officer claimed that he was
forced to nuike the payment of three more days than the War
Department had provided for, under pressure from army of-ficers.
He was not authorized to pay for more than eight days'
service. Indeed, our State laAv limits the encampment period
to ten days. Because of this law I fear that we shall lose one
day. Of course, paying for these eleven days Avas the popular
thing to do, but, as might have been expected, was embarrassing
to the State. The Paymaster General advanced the funds out
of his State Guard account, and, having done so in good faith,
he, of course, had to be protected, and I felt honor bound to
reimburse him, Avhich 1 did by check on the United States
Treasury.
CAMP GLENN.
Under General Orders IvTo. 3, I undertook to get the camp
site in condition for use this summer. The camp is prepared
for the accommodation of one regiment, and, with the co-opera-tion
of the Norfolk and Southern Railway Company, I trust to
have it ready for at least one more regiment by the next en-campment.
T will not undertake to deal with the work under
General Orders Xo. 3 in this report, but am preparing for early
12 Annual Report
transmission a complete report on the Camp Glenn develop-ments.
The work is still in progress, and it is my purpose to
push it forward without interruptions.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT.
The State law provides that the Quartermaster General shall
be Chief of Ordnance. This condition has existed since the
organization of the State Guard, and as the work of the two
departments consisted principally in the receiving and issuing
of military supplies, there was no very great reason why one
officer should not control both departments. The law of Con-gress
prescribes that the organization of the Militia or State
Guard shall conform to that of the regular army. In the regu-lar
army the Inspector of Rifle Practice Department does not
exist, but the duties of that office belong to the Ordnance De-partment.
By a proviso in section 3 of the Act of Congress,
approved May 27, 1908, it is enacted
On and after January 21. 1910. the organization, armament and
discipline of the organized militia in the several States and Territo-ries
and the District of Columbia shall be the same as that which is
now or may hereafter be prescribed for the Regular Army of the
United States, subject, in time of peace, to such general exceptions
as may be authorized by the Secretary of War : Provided, that in
peace and war each organized division of militia may have one In-spector
of Small Arms Practice with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
each organized brigade of militia one Inspector of Small Arms Prac-tice
with the rank of Major ; each regiment of infantry or cavalry of
organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice
with the rank of Captain, or engineers or squadron of cavalry of
organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice
with the rank of First Lieutenant.
Under this law and the regulations of the War Department,
the Chief of Ordnance has charge of the Department of Rifle
Practice, and the Inspectors authorized are, in effect, subalterns
in that department, in practically the same manner that a
Regimental Quartermaster is a subaltern to the Quartermaster
General.
In view of the new developments, and by reason of the fact
that the duties of the Quartermaster General are noAv sufficient
for practical pur])oses, I respectfully recommend that the Legis-lature
be requested to detach the Ordnance from the Quarter-
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master's DepartnuMit, iuid assign to the Ordnance Department
the duties now belonging to the Rifle Practice Department.
The abolition of the Rifle Practice Department would follow,
of course.
The Chief of Ordnance should be thoroughly conversant with
the duties required in developing and in promoting rifle prac-tice,
and these duties being entirely foreign to those of the
Quartermaster's Department, I can see no reason for holding
the Ordnance and Quartermaster's Departments together.
There are, doubtless, in the State Guard men capable of
learning and teaching the important work of rifle practice, but
under the present system we have not succeeded in producing
the man, neither do 1 think this can be done without a change
in the law. Until the present time neither the Ordnance nor
the Inspector of Rifle Practice Departments were considered
of any special importance, but, under existing laws and regu-lations,
the Ordnance Department is of the greatest importance,
for under its management the future of the Guard is largely
entrusted.
GAI.LEKY PRACTICE.
As Chief of Ordnance it was incumbent upon me to take
immediate action in rescuing the Guard from what appeared
to be a distressing situation in the matter of rifle practice.
To this end I sought the advice of officers who were competent
to advise the steps I should take to bring about a change of
conditions. Following their advice, I requested a supply of
indoor practice outfits, and, in the near future, hope to place
at the disposal of each company in our Guard the facilities
offered by other States that have been successful in this work.
It was thought at first that twenty gallery outfits would be
sufficient to satisfy the demands, but since the matter has been
brought to the attention of the companies, they are so much
interested it is now decided that each company should be sup-plied
with a complete gallery outfit.
Respectfully submitted,
Francis A. Macon,
Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance
and United fifafes Dish\iyftiii(i Office)- of No7-tJi Carolina.
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL
FRANCIS A. MACON, DISBURSING OFFICER OF NORTH CAROLINA NA-TIONAL
GUARD, FROM DECEMBER 1, 1907, TO JANUARY 5, 1909.
Dec. 1.
Feb. 4.
April 30.
June 9.
June 12.
June 24.
July 22.
Aug. 17.
Sept. 8.
Dec. 10.
Dec. 30.
Total
To balance this date
To War Department, warrant No. 17140-
To War Department, warrant No. 25788-
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 259 -
To War Department, warrant No. 30375-
To War Department, warrant No. 31620-
To War Department, warrant No. 1961 --
To War Department, warrant No. 4373-
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 449
—
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 665-—
To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 702-—
Disbursements.
1907.
December -
1908.
January—
February --
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Dec. and Jan.
Total
P. R.
Practice.
7.45
691.75
970.22
88.50
30.00
610.73
223. 84
349.85
605.03
732. 32
30.00
21,339.69
Pay.
Transpor-tation.
$ 13.33 I $-
6.611.14
8,371.27
2,317.11
17,367,55
5,007.55
5, 115. 07
10, 142. 62
Subsist-ence.
2,827.06
2,827.06
$ 3, 392. 41
3,509.34
500.00
68.15
805. 65
2,000.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
20.05
671.68
4,443.39
Inci-dentals.
3,721.
3,733.75
$ 55,410.67
55,410.67
Outstanding bills. $5,790.09.
Adjutani' Ge.N'KKAI-.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
State of North Carolina,
Office of Inspector General,
Waynesville, ]Sr. C, December 1, 1908.
General Thomas R. Robertson,
Adjutant General, N. C. N. G.,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir:—In compliance with tlip law and regulations govern-ing
the North Carolina National Guard, I have the honor to
submit my report of the inspection of the Guard for the year
ending December 1, 1908.
In obedience to General Orders No. 2, dated Office of Adju-tant
General, Raleigh, N. C, February 1, 1908, the inspection
of the National Guard of North Carolina for the year 1908
was made during the months of March and April, at the sta-tions
and on the dates indicated in said orders.
I proceeded with the inspection, beginning with Company
B, Second Infantry, Raleigh, North Carolina, Mrach 2d, fin-ishing
with Company H, First Infantry, Waynesville, North
Carolina, April 13th. Captain A. H. Huguet, Seventeenth
Infantry, U. S. A.., accompanied me, making the inspection
for the United States, as required under the provisions of the
law governing the militia of the State.
Detailed reports have already been forwarded to your de-partment.
The following shows results of inspection, giving
number present and absent:
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SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIRST REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C.
N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Colonel J. T. Gardner, Commanding.
Subdivisions.
Field. Staflf and N. C. Staff —
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M
5
34
41
41
44
35
41
37
42
42
40
39
38
Absent.
Present and
Absent.
5
42
42
43
47
42
47
43
44
42
44
42
40
20
45
45
47
51
45
50
46
47
45
47
45
42
Adjutant Geneeal. 17
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE SECOND REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C.
N. G.. AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Colonel H. C. Bragaw, Commanding.
Subdivisions.
Field, Staff and N. C. Staff ���
-
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M*
Present.
5
40
42
45
47
58
37
43
50
40
41
37
15
Absent. Present and
Absent.
5
40
42
55
47
58
46
44
57
43
46
40
45
19
43
•45
58
50
61
49
'47
60
46
49
43
48
*Di3bandment recommended.
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SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE THIRD REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C.
N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Colonel J. N. Craig, Commanding.
Subdivisions.
Present.
Field, Staff and N. C. Staff
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M
5
41
57
44
36
43
49
35
33
36
53
38
36
Absent.
Present and
Absent.
20
51
65
51
45
50
52
43
43
46
58
47
43
Adjutant General. 19
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIELD ARTILLERY, N. C. N. G.. AT
THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908.
Captain M. W. Williams, Commanding.
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I regret very much that it was again necessary for me to
recommend the disbandraent of Company M, Second Infantry,
at Maxton, ^. C, but owing to the lack of interest and the
disregard for discipline and care of property, it would be a
waste of money, as well as useless, to try to keep such an organi-zation
in the Guard.
I noticed marked improvement in the entire Guard in many
things over last year, especially as to the care of property, but
there are a few organizations that are still very careless and
indifferent as to how they look after government property. I
want to renew what I said in my last report, that more atten-tion
be paid to rifle practice and that the soldier be instructed
in the proper method of aiming and firing.
In regard to the conduct on the range, I recommend that no
company be allowed to shoot service ammunition until a care-ful
inspection by a competent officer has shown that said com-pany
had received the proper preliminary training. It is an
inexcusable waste for men to shoot away good ammunition
without the possibility of their profiting by it. If the soldier
has not been taught the rudimentary principles and been put
through a course of gallery practice, his range firing is value-less
to him and to the State.
Companies composed of such men should be given gallery
practice and position and aiming drill by competent officers
while at camps. Possibly they could be brought to such pro-ficiency
as to be put on the short ranges during the latter part
of the encampment.
The Regular Army has evolved a complete and efficient sys-tem
of property accounting. Our Guard should put it in
operation immediately. The advantage of so doing would be
twofold. First, it would arrest the wanton destruction of prop-erty;
second, it would teach our officers and men the methods
which they would have to adopt in active service, l^ot only
should our organization conform to that of the Regular Army,
but our business methods should do so as far as possible. This
would relieve our officers and men of much embarrassment and
inconvenience when called into active service and add greatly
to their efficiency.
.Vdjutant Genekal. 21
To the officers of the ISTational Guard of North Carolina
I am under many obligations for courtesies and kindness shown
me during my tour of inspection. I am also under obligations
to Captain A. H. Huguet, U. S. A., for much valuable informa-tion
and assistance.
Very respectfully, Thos. Stringfield,
Col. and Insp. Gen., N. C. N. G.
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REPORT OF PAYMASTER GENERAL.
State of ISTorth Carolina,
Office of Paymaster General,
Clinton, N. c., JsTovember 30, 1908.
The Adjutant General, State of ISTorth Carolina,
BaJeigh, N. C.
Sir:—I have the houor of subinitting herewith the report of
this department for the fiscal year ending November 30, 190S.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand last report. Nov. 30, 1907 $ 9.883.0U
State of X. C, annnal appropriation, 1908 16,000.00
.$2."').SS3.00
DISBURSEMENTS.
Companies, bands and divisions
First Infantry Companies .$ 3.000.00
Second Infantry Companies 2.937.50
Third Infantry Companies 2.87o.OO
First Infantry Band 2.50.00
Second Infantry Band 2.50.00
Third Infantry Band 250.00
First Battery Field Artillery 250.00
Divisions Naval Brigade 1,500.00
.$11,312.50
Brigade and regimental headquarters, and
company, division and corps commander.s
Brigade Commander Fir.st Brigade $ 300.00
Commander First Infantry 300.00
Commander Second Infantry 300.00
Commander Third Infantry ?.00.(M)
Commander Naval Brigade ;>00.0O
Company Commanders First Infantry (ioo.oo
Company Commanders Second Infantry 575.0(i
Company Connnanders Tiiird Infantry OOO.Od
Commander First Battery Field Artillery .".o.oo
Division Connnanders Naval Bi'igade ."'.OO.Oit
Division Coninianders IIosi)ital Corps 75.00
,$ 3.700.00
Adjutant General. 23
Adjutant General's Department
Colonel Alfred Williams. A. A. G.. clerical serv-ices
$ 249.07
Lieutenant Colonel H. L. Leinst«"r. A. A. G., cler-ical
services t>49.1)(i
Miss Lillian M. Thompson, stenom-aplier to Ad-jutant
(ieneral 300.00
Miss Magdalene Laudis. clerical services lOO.OO
Wavnesville Bookstore 99.90
$ 999.83
Qnarternia.ster (General's Department
General Francis A. Macon, salary one year.....*? 499.92
Miss Magdalene Landis, stenographer to Quar-termaster
General 205.04
$ 764.96
Paymaster General's Department:
Colonel Geo. L. Peterson, salary one year $ 499.92
$ 499.92
ISiu-geon (Jeneral's Department
Charlotte Division Hospital Corps $ 75.00
Clinton Division Hospital Corps 75.00
Reidsville Division Hospital Corps 75.00
$ 225.00
Encampment expenses
Capt. T. C. Daniels, account Special Order No.
15. A. G. O. C. S •$ •200.0<1
$ 200.00
Miscellaneous
General Francis A. :Macon, Quartermaster Gen-eral,
account Special Orders No. 35. A. G. O.
C. S., for improvement of Camp Glenn, out of
funds previously received from (Quartermas-ter
General's Department •$ 500.00
Waynesville Bookstore, account Special Orders
No. 18. A. G. O. C. S 89.10
C. S. Pritchard. painting First Battalion Field
Artillery 60.00
$ 649.10
Total disbursements .$18,351.31
Balance on hand November 30. 1908 7,531.69
Receipts from all sources $25,883.00
Very respectfully, Geo. L. Peterson,
Pai/iiiastrr (Inirral. \. (\ y. G.
24 Annual Repoet
Raleigh, N. C, December 1, 190S.
The Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C.
Sib:—In obedience to Special Orders No. 76, A. G. O., dated Ra-leigh,
N. C, November 28, 1908, I proceeded to Clinton, N. C, Novem-ber
30th, and audited the books of Col. George L. Peterson, Paymas-ter
General.
I enclose herewith statement of receipts and disbursements, and
certificate copy of amount in bank November 30, 1908.
The Paymaster General complains that Special Orders No. 5, para-graph
2, A. G. O., January 22, 1908, and Special Orders No. 35, A. G.
O., paragraph 2, May 27, 1908, have not been complied with.
I wish to add that I found the books and vouchers of the Paymas-ter
General clean, clear and correct.
Respectfully, R. L. Leinster,
Lieut. Col. and Assistant Adjutant General, N. C. N. G.
The Bank of Clinton,
Clinton, N. C, November 30, 1908.
To Whom it May Concern:
There is deposited in this bank to the credit of George L. Peterson,
Paymaster General of the N. C. N. G.. the sum of seventy-five hundred
thirty-one dollars and sixty-nine cents ($7,531.69).
H. McKinnon,
Cashier.
Adjutant Gexekal. 25
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SMALL ARMS PRACTICE.
State of j^orth Caeolhsta,
Office of
The Inspector of Small Arms Practici';,
Franklinton, N. C, December 19, 1908.
The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina,
Raleigh.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report and
recommendations of this department.
On the first of the year the Quartermaster General's Depart-ment
assumed control of the State rifle range with its entire
equipment, and I most respectfully refer you to that depart-ment
for a detailed report.
Acting under Special Order JSTo. 47, I proceeded to Camp
Glenn on July 18th as Chief Eange Officer for target practice
of the First Eegiment, Third Eegiment, detail of 24 men from
the Second Regiment, and Battery A, Field Artillery. The
range was in a state of confusion, having been remodeled since
last year, and in an incomplete condition. The abutments and
firing points had been moved about fifty feet at a great expense
with nothing gained as to location. The outlet drainage point
of the pit remains the same. The targets are not as visible
from the mid and long ranges as before. This change I con-sider,
Avith other experienced officers, a mistake.
Owing to the unpreparedness it required two days to install
frames, targets, danger flags, establish firing points and to equip
the range for target practice.
This, together with inexperienced men in the pit as markers
and scorers who had to be instructed fully as to their work,
delayed the practice of the First Regiment.
Both regiments and the battery showed great interest and
enthusiasm and made fine scores as prescribed in Special Course
"C."
Major T. R. Orrell, of this department, was on duty at the
target practice of the First Regiment, and his experience and
ability Avere of great assistance and value to the work. His
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report is embodied herein. The score cards of the entire prac-tice
were delivered to Lieutenant Colonels Leinster and Bristol,
Statistical Officers, and I respectfull}" refer you to their report.
Better results might have been obtained had the detailed pro-gram
of the target practice been explained to the officers who
were to conduct same a few days in advance of the arrival of
the participating commands, and the officers should have been
ordered to the range prior to the troops. This was doubly
urgent on account of the incomplete condition of the range,
Avhich will be a great credit to the State when finished. I beg
to make the following suggestions and recommendations
First. That an experienced and fully qualified officer from
this department, authorized to make necessary purchases, be
ordered to report at the range several days prior to any target
practice in order that same nuiy be jn-epared for the troops on
arrival.
Second. I strongly recommend that the North Carolina teams
attending Camp Perry be detailed for special duty on the range
during the next encampment.
Third. The complete equipment of armories with galleries
conforming with the ideas of the War Department.
Fourth. That the State encourage a legitimate and abundant
use of ammunition, aid and promote competitions between com-
])anies, battalions and regiments.
Fifth. That the State encourage and assist in the establish-ment
of outdoor ranges of from 200 to 500 yards for each com-
])any, where practicable, supplying each company with one
Aiken target complete or a suitable target of this type.
Sixth. That a general order be issued company commanders
requiring a certain number of drills during the year to be
devoted to instructions in marksmanship. The sighting and
aiming drills should be most diligently practiced and the soldier
made as familiar as possible with details of rifle shooting.
The North Carolina Kifle Team to the National Competition
Shoot was selected by Captain Dwyer, IT. S. A., and captained
to Camp Perry and return by General Thos. R. Robertson and
I respectfully refer you to his report for the team record, etc.
On August 9th I was ordered to Camp Perry, Ohio, as North
Ai).nrAxr (1k.\ki;ai,. 27
Carolina Range Officer and spent twenty instructive days serv-ing
practically every team in the Union, under the command
of Colonel R. K. Evans, IT. S. A., Executive Officer, and Majoi-
J. T. Dickman, Thirteenth Cavalry, Chief Range Officer. These
officers were well pleased with my services and requested that
I return to the National Competition Shoot for same duty next
season. Very respectfully,
W. L. McGhee,
Vol. (tiid lii.^it. .s'/;/(^// Arms Practice, N. V. .V. G.
28 Annual Report
REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.
Winston-Salem, JST. C, December 1, 1908.
The Adjutant Genekal, jST. C. N". G.,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the
year 1908, as follows
In pursuance with your instructions, I accompanied Quarter-master
General Francis A. Macon on a visit to Morehead City
and Camp Glenn, March 23d and 24th, to take preliminary
steps in the matter of an improvised water supply and other
improvements looking toward the development of the camp
site to a suitable condition for the quartering of troops when
engaged in rifle practice on the range, and otherwise in regular
encampment.
My advice relative to an improved and permanent water
supply was transmitted to you under date of February 15th,
in response to your letter of February 14th. My recommenda-tion
being that the water supply should be obtained from driven
wells suitably located, the water to be pumped to an elevated
tank and delivered by gravity through suitable pipes to the
various company streets, and to the sundry buildings contem-plated
in the plans for the ultimate development of the camp
site, and to suitable points of convenience on the rifle range, all
as more fully set forth in my letter, as follows
General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General, RaleU/h, N. C.
Sir :—I am in receipt of yours of February 14th, requesting in-formation
as to my judgment and opinion relative to obtaining au
ample supply of potable and wholesome water for the use of Camp
Glenn. Replying thereto, I have the honor to reaffirm my recom-mendations
contained in my annual report, made to you under date of
December 31, lOOG, ns follows, viz.
"For a permanent water supply I would recommend that wells be
driven on the rear side of the property comprising the camp site, at as
remote a point as practicable from where the tents are pitched, and
that the water be pumped to an elevated tank and ])iped from it to
tlie various parts of the camp site where it may be needed, and that
Adjutant General. 29
the use of driven wells in the immediate vicrnity of where the tents
are pitched, and the spring used during the last encampment as drink-ing
watei', should all be discontinued, as all these are quite liable to
contamination and dangerous to the heallh of the troops when used
as drinking water."
Further, in relation thereto, would advise that I am unable to say
how many wells might be required to give a sufficient supply, but I
feel assured that the water obtained from such wells would be excep-tionally
satisfactory and wholesome in quality, and that a sufficient
quantity could thus be secured.
Replying to your inquiry as to how the water could best be deliv-ered
to an elevated tank, would advise as follows, viz. : Should elec-tric
energy be made available to the camp site from the Morehead
nmnicipal plant, an electric motor drive would be the simplest to
operate, and. at reasonable rates for current, would be economic.
Next in point of economj^ would be the use of a gas engine, but I am
ai)prehensive that it would be difficult to find among the troops a man
who would be able to put such an engine in operation after a long
period of standing idle between encampments; so it is my opinion
that, in the event electrical energy cannot be secured, a small boiler
and steam pump would be the best solution.
As to whether the tank and tower should be of wood or iron, would
advise that iron would be very much more durable, if projierly pro-tected
by a coat of paint eaeh year to prevent deterioration due to the
salt atmosphere. A wooden tower and tank could be built with very
much less cost, and would probably not have to be renewed in seven
or ten years.
Trusting that the above covers the information desired, and await-ing
your further instructions, I liave the honor to be.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) J. L. Ludlow,
Colonel and Chief of Engineers.
Under Special Orders J^o. 3, authorizing the Quartermaster
General to call to his assistance the officers of the General Staff
in his work of preparing Camp Glenn and the rifle range for
rifle practice and the quartering of troops, and in response to
such a call for assistance by the Quartermaster General under
date of March 10th, it was my pleasure and privilege to render
service as follows
In company Avith the Quartermaster General I investigated
the surroundings of Camp Glenn with a view of finding a more
suitable site for the rifle range of sufficient area for separate
targets for the different ranges of firing lines, but this investi-
30 Anj\uaj. Eepokt
gation failed of successful results, and it is my judgment that
the best available site for the rifle range is the one now in use.
Under my direction a topographical survey was made of the
entire grounds, and plans have been prepared for the quarter-ing
of troops, including seven drawings, as follows
Drawing ISTo. 1183 is a general plan of the rifle range and
quarters for troops. This drawing indicates the most suitable
plan of subdivision of the available space, with allotments of
space for the rifle range, parade grounds, three regiments of
troops, one battery, hospital corps, corral, garbage crematory,
streets, avenues, etc. It also indicates the location of the driven
wells for a water supply, the waterworks pumping station,
tower and tank, the distribution pipe system to the rifle range,
mess halls, bath houses, latrines, yard hydrants for each com-pany
street, and other points of convenience in the camp
grounds. It also indicates the location of the sewerage system
with connection to all the mess-hall kitchens, and to the latrines
and other buildings where sewerage connections are reqiiired;
also the location of the seAverage receiving basin, where the
sewage is collected between tides to be discharged on the ebb
tide, that any fouling or other disagreeable conditions on the
water front of the camp and the bathing grounds may be pre-vented.
It also indicates the location for one storage warehouse,
three regimental mess halls, one battery mess hall, one hospital
mess hall, three regimental oflicers' mess halls, one hospital
building, one general oflicers' headquarters building, one revicAv-ing
stand, two bath houses for oflicers and enlisted men, and tAvo
latrines for oflicers and enlisted men.
DraAving ISTo. 1184, shoAA^ng in detail Avith cuts and fills the
plan for grading the grounds contained in the parade grounds,
and in space allotments for the three regiments and the battery,
the streets, avenues, etc.
Drawing No. 1185, shoAving the detail plans for the Quarter-master's
storage warehouse.
Drawing No. 1186, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental
mess halls and the battery mess hall.
Drawing No. 1187, shoAving the detail plans for the general
and brigade headquarters.
Adjutaa't Gknkkai.. 31
Drawing No. 1188, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental
officers' mess halls and one hospital mess hall.
Drawing Xo. 1189, showing detail plans for the hospital,
with provision for quarters for the Surgeon General and two
Assistant Surgeons, dispensary, and a ward to aceommodate
twenty-five cots, and an attached kitchen.
With the view of keeping the cost down to the lowest possible
limit consistent with substantial and durable construction to
withstand the high winds and otherwise severe weather, ele-ments
that frequently obtain on the coast, it has been my pur-pose
to make all the buildings as small as practicable to fully
meet the requirements of satisfactory occupancy during en-campments.
Nevertheless, it was found that some of the build-ings
were of necessity large and expensive to erect.
The storage warehouse was designed to meet the require-ments
as prescribed by Quartermaster General Macon. It is a
large and commodious building, with convenient arrangements
for unloading and handling supplies during encampments, and
for the storage of the camp property ad interitn.
The regimental mess halls are of capacity to accommodate
twelve full companies of troops and a band. Each company
table is provided Avith its separate kitchen, which is fully
screened and fitted with water and sewer connections to the
sinks. The buildings are strong and substantial, and are pro-vided
with open sides to be covered by cheap temporary fly
screens throughout during the period of encampment.
Blue prints of all the above plans and drawings are furnished
you herewith as a part of this report.
In the preparation of the plans for the permanent develop-ment
of the camp site to acconmiodate the quartering of three
full regiments and one battery of troops at the same time, it
was found that the area of the grounds was not sufficient to giA'e
as much space to each regiment as might seem desirable and,
at the same time, preserve intact the open space between the
railroad and the rifle range to be used as a parade groimd, and
to locate the hospital site, mess halls, etc., so as to meet the
full requirements of convenience and satisfactory service. Hoav-ever,
as the plans are prepared, it is my judgment that enough
space has been allotted to each regiment to fully meet the
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requirements for healthfulness and convenience, and at the
same time give the hospital site the reasonable degree of iso-lation
that is desirable, and further, to preserve the narrow
wooded bluff overlooking the Sound for uses of a park space
and lounging ground for the troops when relieved from active
duty.
With the installation of the complete water supply, and a
sewerage system with standard IT. S. Army latrines, and fur-ther,
owing to the short period of continuous occupancy, the
space allotments for the regiments is considered to be much
less objectionable than w^ould otherwise be the case, if, indeed,
it does not entirely eliminate any reasonable objection whatever
to the degree that the allotment is contracted in the plans as
prepared.
In response to your Special Order iSTo. 58, instructing me to
visit Camp Glenn and inspect the waterworks and sewerage
system as it has been installed, and to report to the Quarter-master
General the result of my inspection, I performed this
service on the 8th and 9th of August and submitted my report
under date of August 18th, as follows:
General Francis A. Macon, Qitartcrmastcr General,
Henderson, N. C.
Sir :—In obedience to Special Orders No. 58 of Thomas R. Robert-sou,
Adjutant General, N. C. N. G., I have the honor to report a visit
to Camp Glenn on the 8th and 9th lust., and an inspection of the water
supply and sewerage system recently installed in connection with the
rifle range and quarters for troops.
WATER SrPl'LY.
The water supply appears to have been installed in practical accord-ance
with the plans which I prepared and submitted to you some time
ago, and further appears to have fully met the requirements of the
troops that have recently been quartered at Camp Glenn.
There are some slight details in connecting up the pump to the wells
that should be corrected, viz., the goose-neck connections at the top
of the wells should be removed and the well pipes should be connected
direct to the pumps, with a slightly descending grade from the pump
to the connections with the well heads, even though the well head is
thereby placed slightly below the ground level. In each of the leads
from the four wells to the pump there should be set a gate valve or
stop cock, so that each well can be isolated from the remainder of the
group and tested out for available quantity by means of the ]nnnp.
Adjutant General. 33
There appears to be a slislit doubt as to whether or not the four
wells that have been installed may be capable of furnishing; sutlicient
water when the entire State Guard shall be in camp at the same time.
But with the arranicement above suggested for the test of the wells
this matter can be definitely determined at very small trouble and
expense, and additional wells can be bored, should the yield from the
present group of four wells prove to be inadequate.
The pump at present installed has a capacity of thirty-five gallons
per capita per day, with 2,000 in camp, which is thought to be suffi-cient
for all reasonable requirements. However, for absolute assur-ance
to meet the extreme requirements of shower baths and other
uses to which the water can be advantageously used, and to insure a
continuance of the supply, regai'dless of any mishap to the pump, it
is thought advisable that a duplicate pump be installed and connected
up to the present steam boiler, which is of ample capacity for the two
pumps, with the conditons under which the plant is operated, and this
duplicate pump installation is therefore recommended.
SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
The sewerage system appears, from surface indications and from
what view it was practicable to obtain of the operation, to have been
constructed in substantial accordance with the plans heretofore pre-pared
for you, and, as far as could be learned, it has given very satis-factory
service during the recent encampment. The latrines that have
been installed in connection with the sewerage system appear to have
been a great improvement over the former conditions and quite satis-factory
in operation.
I was advised by Mr. Barrow, whom you had in charge of the
sewerage construction, that, owing to his inability to secure 8-inch
sewer pipe in time to have the plant ready for the use of the recent
encampment, a G-inch pipe was substituted for this size from the junc-tion
of the outlet from the latrines used by enlisted men to the sewage
collecting basin. This has given some trouble, by reason of becoming
stopped up. It is probable that this trouble may recur, and it is my
judgment that, before another encampment, this short stretch of pipe
should be taken up and relaid with the proper size, and a suitable
mesh screen be placed at the upper end of it, in the manhole near the
latrine for enlisted men, and Is so recommended.
The sewage-collecting basin appears to have been well and substan-tially
constructed, in spite of the troublesome conditions that were
encountered ; but my plans for storing the sewage during the incoming
tide, and discharge at the outgoing tide, seem not to have been fully
understood. To accomplish this it is necessary that a gate valve of
some type should be installed on the outlet of the collecting basin, to
be opened and closed by hand upon each ebb and flood tide while the
sewerage system is in use, and it is recommended that this be done
before the system is again put in use.
34 Annual Report
Having no representative present during the construction of this
worii, I am unable to advise authoritatively as to the character of the
construction, except as a result of inquiry made of the foreman who
had the work in charge. From descriptions given, and reidies given to
my inquiries as to the conditions found in the execution of the work
and the care taken to meet them, and the means and methods taken
to secure proper construction, it appears that the work was substan-tially
and carefully executed.
Very respectfully, (Signed) J. li. Ludlow,
Colonel and Chief of EmjUivcrs. X. C. ISl. G.
The conditions that obtained during the encanipnient of this
year, since the installation of the water supply and sewerage
system, with the standard army latrines in use, was in marked
contrast with similar conditions of former encampments; and
the improvement in the comfort and healthfulness of the troops
and the general sanitary conditions of the camp by reason of
these improvements was very manifest and substantial.
When the grounds shall have been graded as planned, and
a growth of turf developed, and when the several buildings that
have been designed shall have been erected, the camp will pre-sent
a very pleasing and attractive appearance. It will then
be well equipped for the quartering of the entire liational
Guard of the State, as organized at present, with suitable con-ditions
for the health and comfort of the officers and enlisted
men; and for the proper and satisfactory service and training
that it is intended to accomplish in developing and maintaining
the military forces in a high state of efficiency. And I would
earnestly recommend that the complete development of the
camp as planned should be acc'omplished as rapidly and as soon
as practicable.
Very respectfully, J. L. Ludlow,
Colonel Engineers, N. C. N. O.
Adjutant Genkkai.. Ji5
REPORT OF SURGEON.
AsHEviLLE, N". C, August 17, 1908.
Col. Robert S. Young,
Surgeon General, N. C. N. G.,
Concord, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to respectfully submit the following
report in entirety of the Charlotte detachment of the First
Kegimcnt, on route to and from rifle range and in camp at
(\uiip Glenn, in July, 1908:
I accompanied special troop train from Asheville to Camp
Glenn, leaving x\sheville at 12 :01 A. M., July 18th. On board
the train were companies H, F, K, and the First Regiment
Band. En route we took on Companies E, B, L, M, C, and 1,
arriving at Camp Glenn, near Morehead City, July 18th at
6 P. M., no casualties en route.
Captain B. J. Witherspoon, with the Hospital Corps, had
pitched tents, and the hospital was in readiness for receiving
and caring for patients on arrival of special troop train from
the west.
The hospital was located in the open field just southeast from
the regiment. The location aiforded a good breeze, lessening
the number of mosquitoes. Medical supplies were poor and
insufficient, and we were compelled to purchase some medicines
from the Morehead City Drug Company.
The food was abundant, of good quality, and well cooked.
The drinking water was obtained from artesian wells located
north of the railroad track hear the rifle range. It was pumped
up into a wooden reservoir and was distributed through pipes
to the company streets, to the lavatories and baths. The water
was plentiful and of good quality.
There was an unusual amount of constipation among the
men, and, not having any knowledge of the analysis of the
water, I am not prepared to say that the water was responsible
for this condition.
The bathing facilities were excellent, and the new bath honses
with shower baths added much to the comfort of the regiment.
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The officers' lavatory was located near the edge of the sound
among the trees, and the enlisted men's lavatory was located
near the sound in the open, toward Morehead City. These
lavatories were flushed by an automatic process and a detail
was kept at each place, also a man was employed to look after
the sanitary condition, to prevent rolls of paper and other
foreign substances from blocking the sewer.
Every comfort necessary was supplied the troops en route
and in camp. The sanitary condition of the camp was good.
Two daily inspections were made by a medical officer. Camp
streets were policed by the respective companies every morning.
Officers and men present were Major Eugene B. Glenn, Cap-tain
B. J. Witherspoon, First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter,
Sergeants C. D. Ross and O. F. Alexander ; First Class Privates
"W. A. Pritchett, W. B. Huntington and G. W. Dunn, privates
F. H. Ross, F. R. Cochran and W. C. Kirby.
The health of the men at Camp Glenn Avas excellent. Those
who reported at the hospital came principally for treatment
of the following complaints : constipation, sunburn, mosquito
bites, and injured feet that they had gotten while bathing in
Bogue Sound. The average number of patients in the hospital
Avas two each day. July 19th there were 18 reported at the
hospital on sick call; July 20th, 33; July sLt, 23; July 22d,
26; July 23d, 11. Private J. C. McCall, Company I, was sent
home with a detail, suffering from an infectious conjunctivitis,
which developed before he entered camp.
Private R. F. White, Company F, was seized with an attack
of recurrent appendicitis about midnight of the 23d. He was
brought to Asheville in drawing-room of Pullman attached to
special troop train, and arrived in Asheville at 4 P. M., July
25th, accompanied by the chief medical officer and First Class
Sergeant F. L. Carpenter. He was taken direct from the train
to a hospital and operated on about 9 A. M. The appendix
had ruptured and the patient was suffering from a general
septic peritonitis. He is now well on the road to recovery.
We broke camp at Camp Glenn July 24th, and left on
special troop train accompanied by the chief medical officer
and First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter, and arrived in Ashe-ville
at 4 P. M., July 2,5th. There wei-e no casualties en route,
Adjutant Genekal. 37
except, while the train was passing through New Bern, a pri-vate
was struck in the face by a bottle, thrown by some citizen
on the outside without provocation, inflicting painful but not
serious wounds.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
First. That the spring on the edge of the sound in the camp
ground, which was used during the last and present encamp-ments,
should be condemned, as it is liable to dangerous con-tamination,
therefore dangerous to the health of the troops.
Second. That the camp site be graded and sodded with grass
in the early fall or winter. This will make it less inconvenient
to the men in walking, and also lessen the enormous amount of
dust constantly in the air when a breeze is stirring.
Third. That permanent roadways should be constructed
which will enable all heavy hauling to be done between the
regimental headquarters without cutting up the company
streets.
Fourth. That suitable racks be placed in the various water-closets,
so that they may hold the rolls of paper and prevent
them from falling into the sewerage, thus blocking the pipes
and that a detail be kept constantly on duty at the baths and
water-closets to look after the sanitation.
Fifth. That the camp grounds be enclosed by a wire fence to
prevent hogs from roaming over the camp grounds and upset-ting
the slops around the companies' kitchens, as well as doing
other mischief to the grounds.
Sixth. That the hog lot beyond the railroad, near the rifle
range, be declared unsanitary and injurious to public health.
Srventh.—That Bogue Sound, between the tAvo piers opposite
the camp ground, be cleared of oyster shells in the early fall
or winter at low tide, and all sticks or brush, or anything on
which oysters can spore, be cleared away, so as to lessen the
dangerous and severe cuts of the soldiers' feet while bathing.
Eighth. That all the shrubbery should be cleared out between
the camp and rifle range, extending out as far as the rifle pit,
so as to permit a breeze from the sound and lessen the intense
heat on the range, thereby adding to the comfort and health
of the men.
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Ninth. I also recommend that the grove of trees near the
soniid should be removed down to a distance of twenty or
thirty feet of the embankment of the sound, and that the re-maining
ones be trimmed up properly, so as to permit free
access of the ocean breeze to the camp grounds and destroy the
harbor for mosquitoes and add comfort to the entire camp
ground.
Tenth. I also recommend that all the hospital supplies and
all medicines be returned to the proper authority for a fresh
supply. The present supply is old and has become very unre-liable,
and some parts of the perishable supplies and medicines
have been exhausted and should be replaced.
Respectfully, Eugene B. Glenn,
Mujor and Siirticoii. X. (J. N. G.
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REPORT OF BRIGADE COMMANDER.
Headquarters First Brigade, N". C. N. G.,
Statesville, IST. C, December 31, 1908.
The Adjutant General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I herewith make report of the First Brigade for the
year 1908.
The strength of the brigade is as follows : Three regiments
of infantry, one battery of field artillery. The regiments have
twelve companies and a band each, averaging in strength 600
officers and men ; the field battery, 65 officers and men. Total,
1,860 officers and men. The enlisted strength has been increased
since last report about 100 men.
The arms of the troops have been changed during the year,
the Krag-Jorgensen rifle being exchanged for the Springfield rifle,
model 1903. The First Battery, Field Artillery, is equipped
with four breech-loading rifles, caliber 3.2, model 1897, with
the necessary carriages, limbers, caissons, artillery store and
forage and battery wagons, the necessary harness, saddles, re-volvers
and sabers. The clothing of the troops consists of the
summer khaki and the service blue uniform. The khaki cloth-ing
in the possession of some of the companies is well worn
by long usage, and a great many of the companies are short
leggings for some enlisted men ; the blue is in better condition
somewhat than the khaki, not being worn or washed so much.
Three companies have no blue uniform. The different detach-ments
of the brigade had instruction in the field during the past
year as follows : Eleven companies of the Second Infantry,
Companies B and D, First Infantry, and L, Third Infantry,
at Fort Caswell, JM". C, nine days in July; these troops being
instructed as artillery sup[)orts and reserves under command
of Lieutenant Colonel Metts. And the Second Regiment again
at Ghickamauga Park, Gm., in July for nine days, under the
coininand of the regimental commander, Colonel Bragaw.
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Reports of these encampments were forwarded to your of-fice.
The First Regiment for target practice, July 18th to
24th, at Camp Glenn. The Third Regiment (excepting Com-pany
C) at Camp Glenn for target practice August 4th to 11th.
As commanding officer of the post Camp Glenn during the
tour of the troops there, I herewith report result of this rifle
practice. The First Regiment arrived at Camp Glenn, report-ing
strength as follows: Including Field Staff and Hospital
Corps detachment and First Field Artillery attached, 646 of-ficers
and men. The Third Regiment arrived August 4th, re-porting
strength as follows : Including Field Staff, Band, Hos-pital
Corps detachment and a detail of four officers and twenty-two
enlisted men of the Second Infantry, totaling 591 officers
and men. Each regiment remained in camp five days, two days
of the seven being consumed in traveling to and from camp.
Owing to the limited time available for rifle practice—five days
—it was seen that only the marksmen record course, Special
Course C, could be fired. This course was completed by each
regiment. A detailed report giving each man's record of shots
fired and the class in which he qualified was forwarded to your
office.
The range was not ready for firing on the arrival of the
troops at camp, but by continuous work of responsible officers
this was remedied to a great extent and the firing was not long
delayed. The time being so short and the men to a great ex-tent
showing a lack of knowledge of the rifle, or how to take
position at different firing points, arrange sights, etc., instruc-tion
in these details had to be given them on the range, thereby
consuming time in giving instructions that should have been
taught the men in the armory; also the breaking down of the
telephone system during the shooting, consuming time. These
delays necessitated the men being on the range firing from early
in the morning until late in the afternoon in order to finish the
course. Better results could have been obtained to have had
twice the time to fire a regiment, and to have shot only in the
mornings, as at the time the weather was very hot, and in the
afternoon the sun was in the eyes of the men. The following
is the result of rifle firing for the brigade for the year on the
range at Camp Glenn
x\djutant General. 41
RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN.
First Regiment.
4) C S3 O -2
Field Steff
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Company E
Company F
Company G
Company H ,---
Company I
Company K
Company L
Company M !
Band
Hospital Coips
*Battery A, Field Artillery-—
15
46
58
50
50
43
50
48
50
46
49
44
36
27
i
12
I-total
firin K
53y2
84y4
65y4
68
70
95%
84
87y2
86
8614
69%
84
83M"
7
5
20
16
15
2
8
6
7
6
15
7
6
12
10
37%
16%
25
17'/2
2iy2
27y2
19
28y2
30%
25%
26%
18y>
21
39
38
34
85
41
42
42
43
40
34
37
30
•Battery A, Field Artillery, engaged in pistol practice.
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RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN.—Continued.
x'Vdjutant Gk.nkkal. 43
I think the Guard could be vastly improved in reliability and
efficiency by an inci"eased appropriation from the State suf-ficient
to pay all enlisted men at least 50 cents per drill for the
twenty-four drills required by the general government during
the year. Also, to carry out provisions of the regulations, and
especially for the allowance of $100 per year to company com-manders
for the care of government property and clerical work
that will be necessary to be done in the future by the company
commanders, the calling together of boards to examine officers
for fitness for service, and other necessary boards, etc., when
the interests of the seiwice demand the same.
The time is past when patriotism alone will maintain a body
of soldiers that can be relied on for any emergency. There
must be some material inducement to enable recruiting officers
(captains of companies in most instances) to enlist and hold
in the service the men for some time after being trained. A siim
sufficient to meet these pressing needs would greatly increase
��the efficiency of the troops, make the problem of maintaining
a company much easier for the captain and every other officer,
and give the State a force every unit of whicli, under the cir-cumstances,
could be made reliable for any emergency.
Eespectfully, J. F. Armfield,
Brigadier General Conriudiidiiit/ First Brigade. N. C. N. G.
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REPORT OF COMMANDER OF NAVAL BRIGADE.
New Bern, N. C, January 1, 1909.
The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the
year of 1908.
All orders have been promptly transmitted during the year.
No part of the brigade has been called to the aid of the civil
authorities.
In compliance with the plan formulated by the Navy Depart-ment,
the brigade participated in the squadron maneuvers of
the Twentieth Squadron, U. S. N., composed of the Naval
Militia of the various States south of New York, mobilizing
at Beaufort, N. C, July 16th, and embarking on the U. S. S._
Prairie at that port and joining the fleet at Hampton Roads on
the ITtli, thence to Tangier Sound, where the evolutions and
exercises took place. The report of Commander Bradham, Ex-ecutive
Officer, sets forth in detail the work of the brigade, and
is attached hereto as a part of this report.
While many hardships were borne by the men, yet the exer-cises
were of great benefit to the officers and men alike, as this
was the first time that the brigade had ever had the opportunity
to enjoy the active drills and instruction in the various branches
of naval work under the direction and supervision of officers
of the regular establishment.
It was rather discouraging to the men of the brigade to see
tlie crews of the other five States, who formed the fleet, receive
pay from their States, while our men Avere receiving nothing,
and working equally hard to stand at the top and reflect credit
upon our Guard.
North Carolina was the only State whose militia did not have
their own ship. I therefore beg to i*epeat my recommendation
of a year ago, that the Commander in Chief reqnest of the
Navy Department the loan of a ship for the use and instruction
of the militia.
Adjutant General. 45
I request tliut you recommend that an appropriation be made
by the incoming Legislature of sufficient size to maintain said
ship and provide for the participation of the brigade in the
summer maneuvers to be formulated by the Navy Department
each year, and to pay the men while on duty, as is done by all
other States which have !Naval Reserves. This will insure more
interest, and will be an encouragement to the brigade for still
better work. Respectfully, Tom C. Daniels,
Captain Naval Brigade, N. C. N. O.
Headquarters N. C. Naval Brigade,
New Been, N. C, August 10, 1908.
Sir :—1. I submit the following report of the cruise of the North
Carolina Naval Brigade on the U. S. S. Prairie, July 16th to 25th,
inclusive.
2. Two battalions, including First, Second, Third, Fifth and Sixth Di-visions,
numbering sixteen officers and one hundred and forty-eight en-listed
men, were moved by regular and special trains over the Atlantic
Coast Line and Norfolk and Southern railroads to Beaufort, N. C,
July 15th and l(3th. Embarked at Beaufort, July 16, 1908, at 11 A. M.
On July 17th Lieutenants Sutton and Askew, with nineteen men,
joined at Hampton Roads, Va., and on .July 21st Captain Tom C.
Daniels, commanding brigade, came aboard at Tangier Sound, Md.
Lieutenant Saunders of the Sixth Division and one enlisted man of
the Fourth Division were granted leave of absence July 17th at
Hampton Roads, Va. There were nineteen officers and one hundred
and sixty-seven enlisted men all told.
3. Itinerary was as follows
1908.
July 15. First Division left Wilmington 3:20 P. M.
First Division arrived Beaufort 8 :40 P. M.
Fifth Division left El'izabeth City 0:50 P. M.
16. Fifth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M.
15. Fourth Division left Plymouth 10 :40 P. M.
16. Fourth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M.
Second Division left New Bern 3 :30 A. M.
Second Division arrived Beaufort 5 :40 A. M.
Sixth Division joined brigade at Beaufort 7 :00 A. M.
Brigade embarked on Prairie 11 :00 A. M.
Under way from Beaufort, N. C, 1 :18 P. M.
17. Anchored Hampton Roads, Va., 11 :45 A. M.
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1908.
July 19. Under way from Hampton Roads 10 :?>(} A. M.
Anchored Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M.
22. Under way for squadron maneuvers 8:20 A. M.
23. Under way for target practice 7 :40 A. M.
Under way from Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M.
24. Anchored off Beaufort, N. C, 6:35 P. M.
Three divisions disembarlced 6:40 P. M.
25. Three divisions disembarked 5 :25 A. M.
On train for liome 7:10 A. M.
4. The brigade was exercised as follows
July 16th. Receiving station billets ; general instructions about
ship ; shaking down.
July 17th. Fire and collision drills ; abandon ship ; man overl:K)ard
while under way; Morris tube (which was out of order).
July 18th. Morris tube; signals, day and night.
July 19th. Sunday inspection ; services by Chaplain Smith ; squad-ron
maneuvers, en route to Tangier Sound, Md.
July 20th. Morris tube ; gunnery instruction ; heaving lead ; boats
under oars ; signals, day and night ; swimming ; search lights.
July 21st. Same as 20th, except boats were under oars and sails.
July 22d. Squadron maneuvers and resisting night attack of torpedo
boats.
July 23d. Under way for target practice with 3-inch guns.
July 24th. Genei-al instructions under way. Three divisions disem-barked.
July 25th. Three divisions disembarked and brigade on train for
home.
5. The brigade was divided into two ship's divisions (A and B),
corresponding to shore battalions, and were assigned to duty with the
two deck divisions of regular ship's crew. Each shore division was
assigned to life or whale boat for exercises, drills or abandoning ship.
0. In addition the men were assigned to duty as lookout, anchor-watch,
life-buoy watch, scrubbed deck, cleaned bright work, did duty
as messmen, had setting-up drills, and in a general way performed
the general duties performed by the regular ship's crew. The quar-termasters
and signal men kept regular watch with the ship's quar-termasters
and signal men.
7. Divisional officers kept watch at sea and in port with ship's
officers, and handled ship while under way in squadron maneuvers.
Complimentary mention should be made of the splendid showing
of our watch officers in handling ship while under way in maneu-vers,
also the good work done by the signal officers. The erection
of the target was an arduous and painstaking task. Our officers and
men performed this duty very much to our credit.
8. It is to be regretted that general instructions regarding ham-mocks
and mattresses should have been misleading. Only one division
AdJUTAX'J" (iKNKHAL. 47
carriod hauunooks. The others were not provided with either ham
uioeks or mattresses, occasioned, no doubt, by the belief that they
could be drawn'ou board shijj. Two suits of white were insufficient:
four suits of white and two white hats should be furnished and re-quired
to be carried. The men were provided with a suit of white
muster and a suit of blue, also lanyard, kuife and neckerchief and
watch cap. Specific orders should be issued before another cruise,
requiring all men to carry hammocks, four suits of white, two white
hats, oue suit of blue, blue cap, watch cap and black shoes.
!). Discipline was good, considering that this was the first sea duty
of a majority of the brigade, and that no provision had been made
for paying the men, and that all other naval militia organizations did
receive regular pay, which fact was known to all the men and offi-cers,
and that attendance on a cruise was not compulsory. Many offi-cers
and men. almost indis])eusable. were not present, and. necessarily,
the line and ranks suffered in discipline and efficiency. It is neces-sary
that all officers and men attend all exercises. The men showed
a willingness and desire to perform all commands and to carry out
every detail, when understood. It required several days for the men
to become accustomed to the commands liy a iietty officer of foreign
extraction.
10. Efficiency : The officers and men are badly in need of primary
instruction in seamanship, navigation, marksmanship, gunnery and-the
routine of the service. It was impossible in the limited time
allowed by the cruise for the officers and men to receive the instruc-tion
so greatly needed. The ship was an ideal one for the cruise,
decks were ample for comfortable accommodations. However, boilers
and engines are of an old type and did not afford the desired instruc-tion
in this department.
Target score was not up to the average, accounted for, no doubt,
because the IMorris tube mechanisms were out of order a great part
of the time, when the guns' crews should have been practicing, also
part of each day was devoted to instructing other ships' gun crews
on the :\Iorris tube and, necessarily, our gun crews were prevented
from attaining that degree of marksmanship desired.
13. It is recommended:
(a) That the cruise be fifteen days at least.
(&) That the brigade receive full pay, transportation and subsist-ence.
(c) That attendance be compulsory.
(d) Specific, detailed instructions be given each officer in his rou-tine
duties, and lectures or instruction in navigation, electricity,
ordnance, gunnery, steam engineering and seamanship.
(e) That each armory be equipped with Morris tubes, signal out-fits,
complete with code, and that divisional officers be required to
show proficienc.v in gunnery and signaling.
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(f) That the brigade be provided with a ship suitable for waters
iu the sounds of Eastern North Carolina of draft not over 7 feet
(j inches.
iff) That armories be supplied with professional books for the use
of officers and men. This should include works on gunnery, ordnance,
steam engineering, navigation, ship and gun drills, boat signals, codes
used by the service in day and night signaling, books on landing
forces, naval regulations and "The Blue Jackets' Manual."
Very respectfully,
C. D. Bradham,
Commander 1st Batt. N. C. Naval Bi-igade, Executive Officer.
Captain Thomas C. Daniels,
Commanding N. C. Naval Brigade.
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REPORT OF FIRST INFANTRY.
Headquarters First Infantry, N. C. N. G.,
Shelby, N. C, December 4, 1908.
TiiK Apjutant General, State of North Carolina,
Baleigh.
Sir :—I have the honor herewith to submit my annual report
for the year 1908.
The regiment has twelve companies, divided into three bat-talions.
The First, A, B, C and D, under command of Major
E. L. Flaniiigan; the Second, E, F, G and H, commanded by
Major D. D. Parks, and the Third, I, K, L and M, under com-mand
of Major Lawrence Young.
The present strength of the regiment is 625 officers and men.
There are 51 officers and 574 enlisted men. The Band, Com-panies
A, E, G, I and M had every man present, and all the
other companies, except Companies B and D, had not over
three men absent. B and D had been in camp at Fort Caswell,
and for that reason some of their men were excused. Pur-suant
to General Orders No. 9, Adjutant General's Orders,
July 8, 1908, the First Regiment, Battery A, of Charlotte, and
the Hospital Corps went into camp at Morehead City July
18th to 24th, which was extended one day by order of the
Adjutant General.
The strength of the regiment attending camp and the total
strength are represented below.
Total
Strength.
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On arrival at camp we found great improvement over the
year 1907. We had neAv conical tents with good floors, new
mess halls for the officers and men, all equipped with water
supplied by pressure from the tank at the rifle range. The
greatest enjoyment the men had was in the shower baths fitted
up on the sound, and they were made use of by all.
The latrines were not quite ready on arrival, but were put
in commission by the third day, and were found a great con-venience.
Company officers should instruct their men before
going to camp to be careful about dropping coarse paper, rags,
or old shirts in them, as they stop up the pipes and cause
trouble. When the ground gets sodded with grass we will have
an ideal camp ground. The men were put to work on the
range immediately and kept there during the stay. It kept
ten companies busy all the time at the range and for guard
duty. I put a Avhole company on guard at a time so as to have
no broken units going to the range. It worked well. The
health of the regiment was excellent. There is too much curs-ing
by the men. Officers can and should correct this. One man
was caught in camp selling liquor, was captured and made to
clean up camp for a day, his whiskey confiscated and broken
in the presence of the men. I am pleased tp state that the
officers of the regiment are sober and well-behaved. I try to
impress on my officers that drunken officers cannot expect their
men to remain sober and behave themselves unless their com-manders
set the example. The First Regiment was condemned
by hearsay evidence through one of the religious papers of the
State in a two-inch space, but was compelled to retract and
apologize in more than a page of his paper. I trust the be-havior
will always be such that we may court close investiga-tion.
The inspection was made in the spring, and while great
improvement was made in the method of keeping the property
on hand and in the condition of armories, yet there is room
for more, and company commanders should require the men
to be neat about their clothing and about spitting and messing
up the armory floors. The greatest trouble now with the Guard,
I find, is to get the men to take proper care of their guns and
clothing. The enlisted men will wear a suit not over thirty to
forty days in a year, and will then want an entirely new suit,
Adjutant Gekkkai,. 51
Avliile a person ordimirily Avill wear a suit for four to six
months. This should not be, and the officers should see to it
that hats and clothing are not abused. The increased allow-ance
for rations comes in well; but I suggest that the Quarter-master
General permit each regimental commissary to pur-chase
and handle his own ration account, so that in case of war
h(! would be posted in his business. I think this verv impor-tant,
and would be glad if the Adjutant General Avould so order
in the future.
The range was much improved by broadening out and ex-tending
the butts ; but the grass on the range should be mowed
down close, as when long, like it was this year, it interfered
with the long-range shooting. I trust by another year all the
errors discovered this year may be corrected. Before closing
I wish to suggest that a committee be appointed by the I^ational
Guard of the State to attend the sessions of the Legislature this
year and see that we get our proper appropriation bills through,
and not be deprived of our rights as we were two years ago.
With thanks for the many courtesies extended me by the of-ficers
of the State and of the regiment, I remain.
Very respectfully, J. T. Gardner,
Colonel First N. C. Infantry.
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REPORT OF SECOND INFANTRY.
Headquarters Second Infantry, jST. C. I^I". G.,
Washington, I^. C, December 7, 1908.
The Adjutant General, State of N^orth Carolina,
Raleigh.
Sir:—I have the honor to submit my annual report. Such
orders as have been received have been transmitted. Owing to
stress of business I was unable to accompany the U. S. Army
Inspector on his tour, being present only at one point—my
home station.
The result of this inspection was the disbandment of Com-pany
M, at Maxton, this company being replaced by one organ-ized
at Wadesboro.
But one occasion arose wherein any part of the regiment was
called on in aid of the civil authorities, that being Company G,
a report of whose tour of duty has already been made to you.
Report has already been made to you of the Fort Caswell move-ment,
in which some of the companies of the Second Infantry
participated. I would respectfully request that the reports of
Lieutenant Colonel Metts, commanding the Provisional Regi-ment
at Fort Caswell, and Captain "W. C. Rodman, command-ing
Company G at the Belhaven riot, be made parts of this
report.
Eleven companies, band and Clinton Hospital Corps detach-ment
participated in the joint maneuvers with the IT. S. Army
at Camp William H. Taft, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Considera-ble
improvement was noted in the matter of camp sanitation,
which was made of especial emphasis, and rightly so. The
nature of the terrane in which the field exercises were held
made it impossible to keep the troops in sight, nor were they
visible till the termination of the engagements.
The return journey was marked by the extreme illness of
private Ross, of Company I. The prompt action on the part
of Captain Wiggins in securing medical attention en route
probably saved the man's life.
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This incident emphasizes the great necessity for having one
medical officer with each troop train. This was made impossi-ble
this year, due to the fact that no information was furnished
the headquarters of schedule of movement—nothing, indeed,
except copies of contracts with the railroad companies, which
were received the evening of departure.
The railroad service was admirable, with the exception that
somewhere en route—Atlanta, it is thought—the car of camp
equijiage was transferred from that in which shipment was
made, resulting in a loss of part of the equipment.
The condition of this equipment was not a credit to the
State. It is not understood why proper care may not be given
these articles during period when not in use. To be obliged
to attempt to assemble field ranges of more than one pattern,
and to make a straight joint of pipe serve as an elbow, is not
satisfactory—especially so when fifty or one hundred hungry
men await a meal. The Colonel commanding and Lieutcniuit
Colonel were obliged to occupy a tent jointly, the front of which
was used as the Adjutant's office. In addition to this the tent
was used to store the issue of ammunition, for Avant of a more
suitable place.
The Quartermaster General, in his last report, took occasion
to refer to the encampment of the Second Infantry of 1906
with the words, "What happened later tends to show the demoral-ization
and discipline existing in that regiment." That the
stricture was inopportune and out of place in a report of that
kind, all who are conversant with military usage know, and it
is not the purpose of this report to refute what might be termed
a general charge. No specific instance or person is mentioned.
Final development discloses that the incident which brought
forth this criticism was the singing on the part of some of the
enlisted men around camp. Further comment is unnecessary.
Report has already been made by the proper officer of the
work done on the range at Camp Perry. It is hoped that target
firing may be engaged in by the companies at their home sta-tion,
to the end that JSTorth Carolina's name be not placed at
the foot of the list again. This can be accomplished by equip-ping
the companies Avith gallery targets for armory use.
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The cutting out of needless encampment expense would enable
the Guard to more quickly reach the end aimed at by the Gov-ernment
in making these appropriations, and it is earnestly
hoped by the sincere friends of the Guard that these results will
soon obtain. Respectfully, H. 0. Bragaw,
GohmeJ Second Infantry. A'. C. N. G.
Wilmington, W. C, June 16, 1908.
The Adjutant General, ISTorth Carolina ISTational Guard,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor to make my report herewith as to the
joint maneuvers at Fort Caswell, IST. C, June 1st to 10th.
Pursuant to General Orders No. 5, from your headquarters,
I was in readiness the morning of June 1, 1908, to receive the
fourteen companies, band and hospital detachments which were
ordered to report to me at Wilmington, as per the schedule
arranged by your office with the railroad lines.
The several companies arriving here in the morning pro-ceeded
immediately on board the steamer Wilmi7igton. and
under my personal command were taken to Fort Caswell, arriv-ing
there at about 12 o'clock.
Major T. S. Pace, Second Infantry, having been ordered to
remain in Wilmington to receive the other companies arriving
on the later trains, these companies Avere conducted, under his
command, to Fort Caswell, arriving there late in the afternoon.
1^0 mishaps or accidents were reported by any of the com-mands,
and, upon arrival at the Fort, each boat was met by
officers and details and conducted to their quarters, Avhich had
been put in good condition and made ready to receive the troops
by Captain Whitten, Quartermaster Third Infantry, with the
very able assistance of Lieutenant Craven, U. S. Army, Post
Quartermaster.
From the attached copy of orders, which were delivered to
me upon my arrival, you will see the line of work laid down for
the command.
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Company C, Second Infantry, Companies B and D, First In-fantry,
were immediately detailed for duty as Artillery Re-serves.
The remaining eleven companies, band and hospital
corps, under my command, were termed the Artillery Supports.
(^ajUain Melvain, Seventeenth Infantry, and Lieutenant Cass,
Twelfth Cavalry, were attached to my staff as instructors in
the Artillei'v Supi)orts. These two officers proved to be very
courteous, clever gentlemen and officers of ability, being always
firm in the performance of their duty. Under their super-vision
of the officers of the post, this was the most orderly camp
I have known during my military career. No arrests were
made during the entire ten days.
The enlisted men, as well as the officers, I believe, were al-most
unanimous in saying that the instruction gained far sur-passed
any previous encampment, and it was proven that, in
order to get the practical military training, it is necessary that
officers of the regular establishment be on duty as instructors
at our State encampments, and I suggest that such a joint
maneuver as just passed be made permanent, to take the place
of the regimental encampment, if possible, that each regiment
of our State troops might have this advantage.
To me it is conclusive that, if the officers do their duty as
they should, the work of the enlisted men will be much lighter.
This, to a great extent, was the case at Caswell. A company
comnuuider, giving the necessary time and attention to his com-mand,
will obviate the necessity of so many small details of men
for special purposes.
The time has passed for so much drinking among troops and
the performance of social duties before military duty, and to
the man who is in the military service for the love of it, or
to serve his State and country, there is a great pleasure in hav-ing
things done in a military manner, gaining the experience
and knowledge so necessary in the performance of duty in the
field in the time of war. The officer or man who does not have
this spirit will hardly make a good soldier in active service.
The instruction in "outpost duty," "advance and rearguard
duty," "digging trenches," and "guard duty" was of the greatest
benefit to all.
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The officers and noncommissioned officers received instruc-tions
each day, at meetings called for that purpose, in the care
of rations, sanitation and maneuvers.
Great stress was laid on these first two subjects, which, with
an army in the field, are the most important. This informa-tion
can best be given by officers of the regular establishment,
who have studied the subjects and many of whom have them-selves
been in the field in active service.
It was my effort during the entire time to see that the proper
orders Avere issued and delivered promptly, and that those af-fected
acted without delay in the performance of the duty. All
orders being delivered through battalion commanders to the
companies, those heads were held responsible for the execution
of same.
All papers from the companies came to regimental headquar-ters
through the same channel.
There seemed to be some dissatisfaction on the part of officers
who reported at Caswell under General Orders No. 5, Adjutant
General's Orders, on the 29th ulto., and who were refused pay
by the TJ. S. Paymaster for this extra service, though it was
promised that the matter would be taken up with the War De-partment,
this extra time not being ordered in General Orders
ISTo. 44, War Department, June, 1908.
The troops broke camp the morning of the 10th, in accord-ance
with General Orders No. 16, regimental headquarters.
The first boat leaving the post was in command of Major T. S.
Pace, Second Infantry, I remaining until the last boat left,
arriving at Wilmington about 9 P. M. ; the troops all departing
on special trains for their home stations.
Right here I want to call attention to the large amount of
unnecessary baggage usually carried into camp by the several
companies. The number of very large boxes makes the move-ments
of commands not only sIoav, but a burden on Quarter-masters,
and causes much more hard labor for the men, who are
the only ones to do this work.
From the experience of these maneuvers, it is my idea that
companies should not be permitted to take into camp a lot of
crockery and extra materials, but should each be required to
use the mess kits as furnished them. Neither is it fair to a
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company going into camp with the required outfit, that some
other company should have crockery, etc., sufficient to go to
housekeeping with.
Tlie United States Government is endeavoring to teach the
National Guards of the country not only how to drill, but prin-cipally
hoAv to care for themselves on army rations, as do the
regulars, and how to protect a camp from sickness, which, as
It spreads, depletes an army to such an extent that sometimes
battles are lost for no other reason, and it is our duty to learn
this self-preservation as the opportunity presents itself in these
camps with the regulars. Respectfully,
J. Van B. Metts,
Lieut. Col. Vommundhui Hccoii'1 J iifdiitrii, y. C. N. G.
Washington Light Infantry,
Company G, Second Infantry, IST. C. N". G.,
Washington, K C, March 16, 1908.
Adjutant General JSTorth Carolina, Raleigh. AL f.
Sir :—I have the honor to report that on Wednesday, March
11th, at or about the hour of 6:30 P. M., I received unofficial
information that Company G, Second Infantry, had been or-dered
to report for duty at Belhaven, N^. C. This information
was received by means of a telegram sent me at Raleigh, N". C,
where I then was. After a personal conference with yourself,
of short duration, I proceeded on Thursday to Belhaven, JST. C,
reaching there on Thursday at about the hour of 10:30 P. M.,
carrying with me twelve enlisted men. Upon arrival in Bel-haven,
]Sr. C, I found the following facts to represent the situ-ation
:
On the 10th inst. several persons, unknown, had committed
an assault upon the persons of several Greek laborers, this be-tween
the hours of 7 and 9 P. M. During the day of the 11th
the sheriff was called upon to arrest such offenders as could be
found and was directed by the Governor to use the military for
this purpose, it being feared that trouble might result from the
arrests. The sheriff ordered Company G, Second Infantry,
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out for duty as a posse comitatus, and they left Washington,
N". C, for Belhaven, N. C, on the evening of the 11th at about
6:30, under command of First Lieutenant O. B. Wynne, who
was commanding during the absence of the undersigned. On
the 11th inst. and prior to the arrival of the undersigned the
company was called upon to arrest certain persons, which they
did with promptness and without disturbance, damage or delay.
They were called upon to guard the property of the Interstate
Cooperage Company, operating at Belhaven, IST. C, which they
did with entire efficiency. The undersigned reached Belhaven,
N. C, at about 10 :30 P. M., and at once assumed command. As
commanding officer, the sheriff was then requested to state his
orders to the command, which were to protect the property of
the citizens of Belhaven and to preserve order. At this time,
the sheriff and officers having been on duty continuously for a
period exceeding twenty-four hours, the undersigned told them
to go home and get their necessary sleep, which they did. Order
was preserved during that night and during the following day
and no disturbance of any kind occurred. Acting under the
orders from the sheriff, the command entrained on the evening
of the 13th at about the hour of 6:30, for Washington, IST. C,
carrying with it eleven prisoners who had been bound over for
complicity in the offenses committed. The command reached
Washington about 10 :30 P. M., and, after having been fed, were
released from duty.
Permit me to say, in this connection, that one hundred per
cent, of the men warned for duty responded promptly and that
during the tour the strictest discipline and good order was pre-served,
the command receiving commendation from the citizens
of Belhaven for its conduct and demeanor. The officers, non-commissioned
officers and privates, in my judgment, deserve
praise for their conduct and action.
I have the honor to remain,
Very respectfully, Wiley C. Rodman,
Captain Commanding Companii G. S'rcond fiifmifrii.
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REPORT OF THIRD INFANTRY.
Statk of North Carolina,
Headquarters Third Infantry, N^. C. IS^. G.,
Reidsvii.le, N. C, December 1, 1908.
AiMiTANT General of North Carolina,
Raleigh, N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the fonowing report
for the year ending November 30, 1908.
At present my regiment consists of field, staff, band and com-panies,
as follovvs
J. N. Craig, Colonel, Reidsville.
S. W. Minor, Lieutenant Colonel, Durham.
S. Glenu Brown, Captain and Adjutant, Greensboro.
W. T. Wbitteu, Captain and Quartermaster, Henderson.
R. W. Morpbis. Captain and Commissary, Reidsville.
Kev. A. MeCullen. Captain and Chaplain. Wasbingtou.
.7. L. Harden, Regimental Sergeant Major. Greensboro.
W. A. Overby, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. Warrenton.
R. T. Burton, Regimental Connnissary Sergeant, Reidsville.
FIRST battalion.
.1. -T. Bernard, ^Nlajor, Raleigh.
W. R. Miller, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh.
S. L. Rotter, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant,
Raleigh.
W. C. Harris, Sergeant Major, Raleigh.
second battalion.
C. L. McGhee, Major, Franklintou.
S. E. Winston, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Youngsville.
B. T. Green, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant,
Franlflinton.
S. C. Duke, Sergeant Major, Franklinton.
THIRD battalion.
R. M. Albright, Major, Raleigh.
Gordon Smith, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh.
A, C. :Mendenhall, Quartermaster and Connnissary and Second
Lieutenant, Greensboro.
Sergeant Major, vacant.
Band—Raleigh.
Company A—Le.xington.
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Company B—^Raleigb.
Company C—Henderson.
Company D—Louisbui-g.
Company E—Oxford.
Company F—Franklinton.
Company G—Reidsville.
Company H—Warrenton.
Company I—Bnrlington.
Company K—Weldon.
Company L—Greensboro.
Company M—Durbam.
While there has not been as many changes by resignations
and discharges as there Avere last year, yet there have been more
than should be. I think there is a decided improvement in the
regiment compared with last year.
There have been no riots or mob violence during the year.
The following Special Executive Order was issued
Special Executive Order.
October 30, 1008.
Company B, Third Infantry, stationed at Raleigh. N. C, Captain
W. F. Moody commanding, is hereby detailed to escort and guard
securely, from Raleigh, N. C, to Concord, N. C. Will Graham, a
prisoner, now confined in the State Penitentiary awaiting trial.
Captain Moody, with his company, will remain on duty there subject
to the orders of the sheriff, for such time as the civil antborities
may deem necessaiy.
R. B. Glenn,
Governor and GommaiuJcr in Chief.
Captain Moody reported that he assembled his company, con-sisting
of three commissioned officers and fifty-eight enlisted
men, left Raleigh at 4:05 P. M., i^ovember the 4th, arrived
in Greensboro at 7 :45 P. M., placed the prisoner in jail at
Greensboro until 3 :25 A. M. of the 5th, when he took the pris-oner
to Concord. After the trial he conveyed the prisoner back
to the State Prison, leaving Concord at 3 :40 P. M. on the 6th
and arriving in Raleigh at 2 :15 A. M. the 7th. He reports that
the men responded promptly to the call and obeyed all orders.
Companies A, G, I and L, also the Gatling gun and crew
from Company B, together with a troop of U. S. Cavalry, a
company of IT. S. Infantry, and three companies of the First
Infantry participated in some maneuvers and sham battles at
Guilford Battleground, near Greensboro, on October the J 3th,
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during the Fair week. The forces Avere divided between Lieu-tenant
Colonel Minor and myself, he commanding the British
forces and I the Americans. We had a reproduction of the
Guilford battle, but I don't think General Cornwallis or Gen-eral
Greene "would have recognized it if they had seen it.
I had the honor and pleasure of being one of the representa-tives
of the State to the National Guard Association, which met
in Boston, Mass., on January the 13th. The delegation from
this State consisted of Adjutant General Thomas R. Ivobertson,
General Francis A. Macon, Colonel J. iST. Craig, Colonel J. T.
Gardner and Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Bessent. As this was
my first meeting Avith the National Guard Association, I never
realized before how much good we can derive by being associated
with. Guardsmen from all parts of the country, especially when
there is no friction and all have one aim and object in view.
The Northern States are far in advance of us on account of
their State appropriations, their armories and equipments. I
found that they all wished to lend us a '^'helping hand" Avhen-ever
they could. The Association met in old Faneuil Hall,
where we could see the pictures and relics of our forefathers in
their struggle for liberty. We were shown through the Navy
Yard. We saw some of the big war ships. We were taken on
a car ride along the street that marks the way that Paul Revere
took h-is famous ride, and one of the most interesting things
Ave saw was a target practice with the big tAveh^e-inch guns at
Fort Heath. It takes 367 pounds of smokeless poAvder to fire
one of these guns, and they shoot a projectile Aveighing one
thousand and fifty pounds. We received a hospitable and
hearty welcome from the soldiers and citizens of Boston.
ENCAMPMENT.
In accordance with General Orders issued by the iVdjutant
General, Ave A\^eut into camp at Camp Glenn, near Morehead
City, on August 4, 1908, and returned to our home stations
August the 11th. General J. F. Armfield Avas in command as
Post Commander. The main object of the encampment Avas
for target practice, and almost the entire time Avas taken for
that purpose.
We had only two parades and one revieAV. A revicAv Avas
tendered General Robertson during his visit to the camp. The
discipline and behavior of the men Avas better at this encamp-
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nieut than any one I ever saAv before. There was ahuost no
drinking, and there was no occasion for any one to be confined
in the guardhouse.
TRAIN SERVICE.
The train service was better than we have had for several
years. The accommodations were fairly good, and we arrived
at camp in time to get the tents arranged and everything in
good shape before dark.
The following companies were present : A, B, D, E, F, G, H,
I, K, L, M, and the Band. Company C Avas excused on account
of having participated in the Fort Caswell maneuvers. All
of the other companies that were at Fort Caswell were also at
Camp Glenn. Each company had more than seventy-five per
cent, of their strength.
There were present 49 officers and 496 enlisted men. The
ofiicers discharged their duties faithfully. The shooting was as
good as could be expected from men who had never had practice
before, this being the first time they had been on the range.
The range was under the supervision of Captain Dwyer, of the
regular army, and Colonel W. L. McGhee, Inspector of Small
Arms Practice, N". C. N". G.
REMARKS.
I think every commissioned officer should feel and realize
how much depends upon them in the discharge of their duties,
especially from now until January 21, 1910, when we will either
be accepted or rejected by the War Department. Much de-pends
upon the captains of the companies, and I hope every one
of them in the Third will put forth every effort for the good
of the regiment.
At a meeting of the Third Regiment Association at camp it
was the unanimous opinion that our State should do more for
the Guard than she had been doing, and that we appoint a
committee to present this matter to our next Legislature and see
if we could not prevail on them to appropriate sufficient funds
to carry into effect laws already enacted by which the company
commanders and enlisted men might get some compensation for
their services during the year.
Respectfully, J. IST. Craig,
Colonel Third Infaittry, N. C. N. G.
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State of North Carolina,
Headquarters Third Infantry, N. C. N". G.,
Reidsvilee, N. C, August 18, 1908.
General Thomas R. Robertson,
Adjutant General of North (Uirolina.
Raleigh. N. C.
Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the following report of
encampment of the' Third Infantry at Camp Glenn from Au-gust
4tli to 11th, inclusive:
TRAIN service.
Company G, of Reidsville, and Hospital Corps, together with
myself and staff, left Reidsville on the morning of August 4th,
7 :30. The military train was made up at Greensboro, com-posed
of Companies X, B, G, I, L and M, Hospital Corps and
Band. We arrived at Camp Glenn about five o'clock P. M.
The other part of the regiment came by way of the ISTorfolk
and Southern and Seaboard, and arrived at camp about 10:30
A. M. The service was very good, with the following excep-tions
: It was understood that the Southern would furnish a
full baggage car for the Reidsville company, Hospital Corps and
Regimental Staff, but they only furnished a half car. The Hos-pital
Corps has more baggage than any two companies. We
should have arrived home on our return trip about four or five
of the afternoon of the 11th, but, OAving to a breakdown of the
engine just below Kinston, Ave did not get home until twelve
o'clock that night. We were delayed three or four hours be-tween
Kinston and Dover. The folloAving reported for duty
Colonel Craig, Lieutenant Colonel Minor, S. G. BroAvn, Cap-tain
and Adjutant; Rev. A. McCullen, Chaplain; W. T. Whit-ten,
Captain and Quartermaster; R. W. Morphis, Captain and
Commissary; three Majors, three Adjutants and First Lieuten-ants,
three Commissaries and Second Lieutenants ; four regi-ments,
noncommissioned staff; three battalions, noncommis-sioned
staff.
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Company A—Lexington 3 officers. 43 enlisted men.
Company B—Raleigli 3 officers, 48 enlisted men.
Company D—Louisburg 3 officers, 48 enlisted men.
Company E—Oxford 2 officers. 35 enlisted men.
Company F—Franklinton 3 officers, .51 enlisted men.
Company G—Reidsville 3 officers, 32 enlisted men.
Company H—Warrenton .3 officers, 40 enlisted men.
Company I—Burlington 3 officers, 4.'5 enlisted men.
Company K—Weldon 3 officers, 41 enlisted men.
Company L—Greensboro 3 officers, 48 enlisted men.
Company M—Durham 3 officers, 43 enlisted men.
Hospital Corps—Reidsville 3 officers, 8 enlisted men.
Band—Raleigh 28 enlisted men.
Making a total of 51 officers and 451 enlisted men. The pur-pose
of this encampment being target practice, all drills that
might in any way interfere with the practice were cut out.
The First Battalion was detailed on the range the first day
for target practice. The Second Battalion was detailed to go
into the pits and act as markers and scorers; while the Third
Battalion furnished the guard and did other camp duties. This
program was continued by alternating each battalion. The
scores made by the soldiers were very good, considering this to
be their first practice. All men entered heartily into the work,
and I think the practice was of great value to them. The
Majors drilled their battalions on Saturday morning. There
was a regimental parade on Saturday evening, and on Sunday
evening there was a parade, and a review was given in honor
of General Robertson. The discipline and behavior of the men
was all that could be expected or asked for. I feel that the
encampment was a benefit to the regiment. The water supply,
the mess halls and all the improvements recently made were
greatly appreciated. There Avas very little sickness in camp.'
Respectfully, J. JST. CRAro,
Colonel Third Iiifuntnj. Y. C. N. G.
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GENERAL ORDERS.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 21, 1908.
On tlio recommentlation of tbe brigade commander, and as provided
by law. the Naval Militia of North Carolina is hereby divided into
two battalions of three divisions each, as follows
First Battalion. First, Second and Sixth Divisions.
Second Battalion. Third, Fourth and Fifth Divisions.
For the purpose of organization, and to elect battalion officers, the
commissioned officers of the naval brigade, field, staff and line will
meet at New Bern. Wednesday night, January 29th inst.. at such hour
as may be fixed by the brigade commander.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 2. Raleigh, February 1, 1908.
I. The several organizations composing the National Guard of
North Carolina will be inspected for the current year during the
months of March and April, on the dates indicated below, and at the
following places
Raleigh, Monday, March 2.
Fayetteville. Tuesday, March 3.
Lumber Bridge, Wednesday. March 4.
^Nlaxton. Thursday, March 5.
Wilmington. Frida.v, March 6.
Clinton. Saturday, March 7.
Wilson. Mondaj-, March 9.
Goldsboro, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11.
» Kiuston, Thursday, March 12.
Edenton, Friday, March 13.
Washington. Saturday, March 14.
Tarboro. Monday, March 16.
Weldon, Tuesday, March 17.
Warrenton. Wednesday. March 18. ^
Oxford, Thursday, :March 19.
Henderson, Friday. March 20.
Louisburg. Saturday, March 21.
Franklinton, Monday, March 23.
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Dui'baiu, Tuesday, March 24.
Burlington, Wednesday March 25.
Reidsville, Thursday, March 26.
Winston, Friday, March 27.
Mount Airy, Saturday, March 28.
Greensboro, Monday, March 30.
High Point, Tuesday, March 31.
Lexington, Wednesday, April 1.
Salisbury, Thursday, April 2.
Concord, Friday, April 3.
Shelby. Saturday, April 4.
Charlotte. Monday and Tuesday, April (5 and 7.
Statesville, Wednesday, April 8.
Hickory, Thursday, April 9.
Asheville, Friday and Saturday, April ]0 and 11.
Waynesville, Monday, April 13.
II. All organizations located at the stations named will be paraded
for inspection by their respective commanders on the dates herein
given, the hours of inspection and all details connected therewith to
be fixed by the Inspector General.
III. One or more officers of the army, detailed by the War Depart-ment,
will accompany the Inspector General for the purpose of mak-ing
the inspections required by act of Congress.
IV. On the day of inspection all officers in command of organiza-tions
will submit to the inspectors the roster and descriptive book of
their respective organizations, and turn over a complete inventory of
all quartermaster and ordnance stores on hand, as well as exhibit to
the inspectors for examination all arms, uniforms, equipments and
military property of every description, with which such officers are
chargeable.
V. All officers of the general staff, and all field and staff officers of
regiments, resident at any station where an organization is to be
inspected under this order, will present themselves in person, properly
uniformed, to the inspecting officers. The uniform for inspection will
be the dress uniform : Provided, however, that this requirement may
be modified by the Inspector General in his discretion. No officer or
enlisted soldier will be accepted in a mixed uniform, nor in any
dress not in accordance with regulations.
yi. Company commanders will bring to the attention of the inspect-ing
officers all military property unfit for use. in order that the same
may be condemned and dropped.
VII. Upon the conclusion of the tour of inspection the Inspector
General will prepare a detailed report of the same, and mail it as
early as practicable to the Ad.1utant General.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
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State of Xoktii Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 3. Raleigh, March 10, 1008.
1. Tlie Quartermaster Geiierjil will at once undertake and enter
upon the woi-k necessary to put the camp site and ritie range, near
Morehead City, in suitable and satisfactory condition for permanent
«Hvupancy and use. He will, with the aid and co-operation of the
Norfolk and Southern Kailway Company and the municipal authori-ties
of Morehead City, in accordance with their several agreements,
proceed to have water and lighting plants installed and the requisite
buildings and storehouses erected, as well as provide for arranging
and keeping the grounds in proper shape for encampment and ritle
practice purposes. He will have all work done that may be needed
for quartering the troops while engaged in target practice on the rifle
range, and will also have the camp site and rifle range supplied with
adey order of the Conmiander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 11. Raleigh, August 8, 1908.
Paragraph 3, General Orders No. 9. issued from this office July 8,
1908, is hereby amended so as to i)rovide that the Third Infantry
shall remain at Camp Glenn until August nth instant.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
General Orders No. 12. Raleigh. August 10, 1908.
The following named officers and enlisted men will constitute the
State Team to attend the National Shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio, the
present month
Brigadier General Thos. R. Robertsan. as Team Captain.
Colonel W. L. McGhee, I. S. A. P., as Range Officer.
Captain R. G. Gladstone, Third Infantry, as Spotter.
Captain J. W. Bizzell. Second Infantry, as Coach.
Captain R. A. Page. First Infantry.
First Lieutenant J. H. Koon. First Infantry.
Second Lieutenant R. F. Cbitty, Third Infantry.
Sergeant S. E. IVIalone, Company D. Second Infantry.
Sergeant E. G. Burkhead, Company I, Second Infantry.
Corporal C. A. :Miller, Company H. First Infantry.
Corporal W. D. Suggs. Company B. Third Infantry.
Corporal Ralph Wade, Company D. Second Infantry.
Corporal Joe Michael. Company A, Third Infantry.
Private Tom McAdams. Company I, Third Infantry.
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Private W. A. Smith, Company G, Third Infantry.
Private S. C. Jennings, Company C, First Infantry.
Private R. T. Jenliins, Company B, First Infantry.
Private J. K. Tonney, Company K, Second Infantry.
Private R. D. Jackson, Company L, Second Infantry.
All of the officers and men of the Team, except Colonel W. L. Mc-
Ghee, Range Officer, will proceed to Camp Perry, August 18th. Colo-nel
McGhee will proceed to Camp Perry August 11th, and report for
duty to the Executive Officer of the Range.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant Oeneral.
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SPECIAL ORDERS.
State of North Carolina,
Offick Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 3, 1908.
Major C. S. Jordan. Medical Department, and Major C. D. Harris,
Subsistence Department, are hereby assigned to the First Brigade,
respectively, as Chief Surgeon and Chief Commissary.
The officers named will report by letter to the Commander of the
First Brigade.
By order of the Connnander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
. Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 2. Raleigh, January 3, 1908.
Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hood, Inspector General's Depart-ment,
will proceed to Clinton, N. C, and examine the books and ac-counts
of the Paymaster General.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State or North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 3. Raleigh, January 17, 1908.
The resignation of Second Lieutenant M. L. Cannon. Company L,
First Infantry, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of said
company will hold an election to fill the vacancy.
By order of the Commander in Chief
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,'
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 4. Raleigh. January 17, 1008.
The resignation of Second Lieutenant W. M. Robey, First Battery
Field Artillery, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of
said battery will hold an election to fill the vacancy.
By order of the Connnander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON.
Adjutant General.
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State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 5. Raleigh. January 22. lOOS.
1. The Paymaster General is hereby directed to turn over to the
Coiuinander of the Naval Brigade. N. (\ N. G.. the sum of $200 in
addition to what has been heretofore paid, to settle certain accounts
incurred -by the Naval Militia in attendance at the .Jamestown Expo-sition.
August, ]907.
2. The Commander of the Naval Brigade will file with the Pay-master
General an itemized statement of all hills paid out of the
foregoing allowance.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TITOS. R. ROBERTSON.
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. G. Raleigh. February 3, 1908.
Captain John W. Norwood, First Infantry. Waynesville, N. C, is
hereby appointed Assistant Inspector General with the rank of Major.
He will report in jierson to the Inspector General.
By order of the Commander in Chief
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant Gcnoal.
State of North Carolina.
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 7. Raleigh. February 3, 1008.
The commanding officer of Company H. First Infantry, is directed
to hold an election to fill all vacancies caused i>y the promotion of
Captain John W. Norwood.
By order of the Conimander in Chief
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 8. Raleigh. February 10, 1008.
It appearing from the report of the connnanding officer of Com-pany
K, Second Infantry, that C. H. Ellis, W. A. Stallings, D. W,
Irvine, D. Roy Winstead, L. M. Garner and J. W. Mitchell, enlisted
men of said company, have left the company station without leave,
and whose present addresses are unknown, ou the recommendation
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of tlK' comiiiniKliiij; oliirer of said coiiiiiauy, the iiii'ii above iiulicatod
:>re hereby discharged from the National (Jtiard of this State for the
good of the service.
By order of the t'ouiinaiider in Chief:
TII08. K. R(JBERTSOX.
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General.
Special Orders No. 0. Raleigh, February 21, 1908.
The coimnandiiig officer of Company L. First Infantry, will hold an
election to fill all vacancies caused by the resignation of Captain
Quint E. Smith.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 10. Raleigh, February 21, 1908.
Privates J. F. Stephenson. John Dixon, W. H. Campbell, G. G. Wat-son,
duly enlisted members of Company R. Third Infantry, being re-ported
absent without leave from their company station for more
than sixty days, and their present whereabouts being unknown, are
hereby discharged from the service of the State without honor.
By order of the Commander in Chief:
TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina,
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 11. Raleigh, February 24, 1908.
Colonel George L. Peterson, Paymaster General, is hereby granted
leave of absence for eight days, commencing February 29th, with per-mission
to go beyond the limits of the State.
By order of the Commander In Chief:
THOS. R. ROBERTSON,
Adjutant General.
State of North Carolina.
Office Adjutant General,
Special Orders No. 12. Raleigh, February 29, 1908.
Colonel Thomas Stringfield, Inspector General, will proceed to
make the annual inspection of the National Guard of North Carolina,
as provided in the itinerary prescribed in General Orders No. 2.
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dated February 1, 1908, and will continue on such tour of duty until
tbe same is completed. In addition to his duties as Inspector Geuei-al,
he is hereby appointed Surveying Ofllcer, and as such he will examine
all property and stores in the Arsenal in the possession of the several
organizations of the Guard reported as unserviceable, with a view to
the condemnation of the same, and he will further investigate and
report upon all cases of property lost either through voidable or un-avoidable
causes.
By order of the Commander in Chief
THOS